Therapeutic Youth Support Specialist

Pharmacyupdate; Cobham; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction and training

Diploma funding

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Pharmacyupdate, on behalf of a specialist therapeutic children’s residential home, seeks compassionate staff to support young people with complex needs. You will help build trusting relationships, provide emotional and practical support, and work within a trauma-informed, therapeutic setting.

Ideal candidates are patient, resilient and committed to relationship-based care, with awareness of de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed practices.

Qualifications

• A caring, patient and resilient approach to relationship-based care.
• Experience or knowledge of therapeutic approaches with young people is desirable.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is advantageous but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence and current DBS (or willingness to obtain) required.
• Flexibility to work rota including long days, waking nights, weekends and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Provide emotional, practical and social support, encouraging independence.
• Act as a positive role model through behaviour and communication.
• Maintain structured routines and safe boundaries for safety.
• Complete accurate daily records and care documentation.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals to deliver outstanding care.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Patience

Resilience

Communication skills

De-escalation techniques

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Pharmacyupdate, on behalf of a specialist therapeutic children’s residential home, seeks compassionate staff to support young people with complex needs. You will help build trusting relationships, provide emotional and practical support, and work within a trauma-informed, therapeutic setting.

Ideal candidates are patient, resilient and committed to relationship-based care, with awareness of de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed practices.