Therapeutic Childcare Worker - Children's Home

Sgscare; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,454 - 26,070; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments

Overtime paid at time and a half

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Job summary

A children's residential care provider is seeking a Therapeutic Child Care Worker in Hartlepool to provide therapeutic care for children and young people who have experienced trauma. The candidate should possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and a full UK driving licence. Responsibilities include supporting daily routines, education, and emotional development. This permanent position involves working a rota pattern with sleep-in shifts, offering a supportive environment with professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people is desirable.
• Values and attitude are considered more important than experience.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, therapeutic care to children and young people.
• Support children with daily routines, education, appointments, and activities.
• Contribute to behaviour management strategies and safeguarding processes.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Relationship building

Patience

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Title: Therapeutic Child Care Worker
Location: Hartlepool

Salary:
Unqualified (37 hours): £24,454.04
Qualified – Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (37 hours): £26,070.20

Working Hours / Shift Pattern: Rota based including early shifts, late shifts, weekends and sleep-ins
Employment Type: Permanent
Sleep-ins: Required – £40 per sleep-in (any time woken is paid in addition)

Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: Children and young people who have experienced trauma and instability
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (for practitioner grade)
Experience Required: Experience working with children and young people desirable; values and attitude considered more important than experience

The Home:

Number of beds: 2

Who we are looking for:
Our client is looking for individuals who can provide consistent, therapeutic care to children and young people who have experienced trauma. The role requires patience, emotional resilience and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships.

You will support children with daily routines, education, appointments and activities while contributing to behaviour management strategies and safeguarding processes. Staff play an important role in helping children develop independence, emotional regulation and life skills.

A full UK driving licence is essential as staff will transport children to school, appointments and activities.

Who you will be working for:

Company type/size: Children’s residential care provider
Number of homes: Two homes

Why this home & company:
This home provides a calmer environment supporting two older children. The focus is on preparing young people for the next stage of their journey, which may include foster care or independent living.

Staff work closely with young people to support life skills, emotional development and positive outcomes.

Training / qualifications:
Structured induction programme
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Opportunity to enrol onto Level 4 Children’s Residential Childcare (if unqualified)
Regular reflective supervision and debriefs

Benefits:
Sleep-in payments
Overtime paid at time and a half for hours worked over the 37-hour equivalent
Supportive management and professional development opportunities

Ethos:
The service follows a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach focused on stability, consistency and positive relationships between staff and children.

Sponsorship is not available.

How to apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s dedicated team, apply today.

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