Therapeutic Residential Care Worker – Growth & Training

YMCA Robin Hood Group; Goole; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Healthcare Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 GP line

£500 refer a friend scheme

Westfield Rewards and Blue Light Card

23 days annual leave rising to 28

Job summary

YMCA Robin Hood Group invites applications for a Residential Care Worker to support children aged 5–18 across homes in Nottingham, Newark, Selby and Goole. The role is based in Goole with a 40-hour week on a rota, providing a stable, therapeutic home environment.

You will join a dedicated team, build trusting relationships with children, and participate in training including a level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare. DBS checks are required and full UK driving is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Resilience to persevere for each child in care.
• Empathy towards children who have experienced adversity.
• Calm, consistent approach to behaviour and routines.
• Strong communication with children, families, and team.
• Willingness to adapt shifts and tasks as required.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to ensure the children are looked after 24/7.
• Create a safe, loving, nurturing home.
• Provide therapeutic care to help them navigate past trauma.

Skills

Resilience

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

YMCA Robin Hood Group invites applications for a Residential Care Worker to support children aged 5–18 across homes in Nottingham, Newark, Selby and Goole. The role is based in Goole with a 40-hour week on a rota, providing a stable, therapeutic home environment.

You will join a dedicated team, build trusting relationships with children, and participate in training including a level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare. DBS checks are required and full UK driving is advantageous.