Therapeutic Night Care Worker for Youth

Heart & Home Living; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loyalty bonus

Well-being services

Restaurant vouchers

Health contribution

Job summary

Heart & Home Living is seeking committed staff to support children and young people in a residential setting. You will promote wellbeing, manage routines, and act as a key worker to implement care plans while ensuring safeguarding standards.

The role requires flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to respond to challenging behaviours, with a drive to help each young person reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care settings with children and young people.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and crises calmly.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and record‑keeping.
• Ability to work as part of a team to achieve positive outcomes.
• Excellent communication with children, families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Work with children in a residential setting to promote wellbeing and development.
• Maintain routines, boundaries and safe care in line with regulations.
• Act as key worker for allocated children and contribute to care planning.
• Support education and learning opportunities within the home.
• Participate in daily activities and support self‑care skills.
• Collaborate with parents, social workers and agencies to act in the child’s best interests.

Skills

Residential care

Crisis support

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Communication

Self-motivation

Flexible working

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Heart & Home Living is seeking committed staff to support children and young people in a residential setting. You will promote wellbeing, manage routines, and act as a key worker to implement care plans while ensuring safeguarding standards.

The role requires flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to respond to challenging behaviours, with a drive to help each young person reach their potential.