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At Ubuntu Group, we believe in the power of human connection and the impact it can have on a child’s life. We provide high-quality, therapeutic care to children who need safety, understanding, and a sense of belonging. We are recruiting for our three-bedded children’s home in Seisdon, Wolverhampton — a nurturing environment where children feel valued, supported, and able to grow with confidence and hope.

• Professionalism, respect, and integrity
• Passion, kindness, and excellence
• Dreaming big and believing in positive change
• Reflective practice and continuous learning

The Senior Therapeutic Support Worker plays a key role in delivering trauma-informed, child-centred care to children with complex emotional and behavioural needs. Grounded in the Ubuntu philosophy — “I am because we are” — the role combines direct care with leadership, mentoring, and modelling best practice within a therapeutic home.

2 days on, 4 days off rolling rota, including sleep‑ins. Shifts may include weekends and bank holidays.

• £250 annual retention bonus and £200 attendance bonus
• Paid incentives for working Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
• Generous overtime rates
• Birthday day off (or a day of your choice)
• NEST pension scheme
• CPD opportunities in therapeutic childcare
• Refer a Friend bonus (£500)
• Blue Light Discount access
• Free DBS check and update service
• Free annual flu vaccination and eye test
• “I am because you are” staff recognition award

• Provide high‑quality, safe, and nurturing therapeutic care, acting as a positive role model
• Create a warm, therapeutic home where children feel heard, respected, and valued
• Support, mentor, and develop staff through training and reflective practice
• Champion PACE and other therapeutic approaches
• Make child‑centred decisions and confidently challenge poor practice
• Remain vigilant to safeguarding concerns and promote children’s safety and wellbeing
• Represent Ubuntu Group professionally at multi‑agency meetings

You will be compassionate, reflective, and committed to making a genuine difference. You will:

• Be passionate about supporting children with complex needs
• Work in a trauma‑informed, child‑centred way
• Build strong, trusting relationships
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively
• Remain calm, resilient, and emotionally attuned
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• Minimum one year’s experience working with children or young people
• Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children’s Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Full UK Driving Licence

Ubuntu Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check with barred list, satisfactory references, and comprehensive safeguarding checks.

All applicants will be required to complete a full two week induction to begin on Monday 19th January 2026 to include both face to face and online training and shadow shifts.

We look forward to you being a part of the Ubuntu Group family.