Therapeutic Youth Care Specialist

Confidential; Cobham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction & Training

Diploma sponsorship

Career progression

Job summary

Confidential in Cobham, England, seeks compassionate, resilient staff to join a specialist therapeutic children’s home, delivering care to young people with complex needs. You will build supportive relationships, model calm behaviour and promote wellbeing within a structured, therapeutic environment.

Role requires driving licence, DBS checks, and a commitment to Level 3 Residential Childcare. Sleep-ins and variable shifts may be needed to ensure continuous care.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient and resilient approach to care.
• Experience or knowledge in trauma-informed practice is valued.
• Ability to communicate non-judgementally with young people.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Provide emotional, practical and social support.
• Model positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Engage young people in meaningful activities and routines.
• Use de-escalation techniques to manage challenging situations safely.
• Follow Care Plans and Risk Assessments.
• Maintain routines and boundaries for safety.
• Complete daily records and care documentation.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals.
• Contribute to a safe, therapeutic home environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Relationship-building

De-escalation

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Job description

Confidential in Cobham, England, seeks compassionate, resilient staff to join a specialist therapeutic children’s home, delivering care to young people with complex needs. You will build supportive relationships, model calm behaviour and promote wellbeing within a structured, therapeutic environment.

Role requires driving licence, DBS checks, and a commitment to Level 3 Residential Childcare. Sleep-ins and variable shifts may be needed to ensure continuous care.