Senior Residential Childrens Worker/ Therapeutic Support Worker / Child Therapy Worker

Location: Rural children’s home, in its own grounds;

The in\-situ Registered Manager is rated by Ofsted as Outstanding in Leadership \& Management, presenting an opportunity for all to learn from the very best in practice with an established provider in the sector.

Pattern: Typically 2 days on, 4 days off

Driving licence: Useful (public transport is limited)

Sponsorship: Not Available.

We need an experienced residential worker who can give children and young people consistent, high\-quality care and therapeutic support. The home is quiet and set in its own grounds. The shift pattern is designed to give you real time off as well as time on the floor.

This is hands\-on residential work: relationships, routines, boundaries, and coordinated support with social workers, therapists and schools. It is demanding. It is also the kind of role where good practice actually changes a child’s day\-to\-day life.

What you will do

• Follow and help deliver individual care and support plans, focused on emotional, social and developmental needs


• Support children through planned therapeutic activities and agreed interventions (not as a substitute for clinical therapy unless that is part of the agreed model)


• Keep the home safe and predictable: clear boundaries, respectful communication, and support towards independence


• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team so care is joined up


• Take part in daily life in the home: meals, activities, personal care and routines


• Keep accurate records of progress, incidents and care on the home’s IT systems


• Transport children to appointments or activities when required, driving safely

What we need

*Essential*

• Proven experience with children and young people in a residential or therapeutic setting


• Solid understanding of child development and residential childcare practice


• Strong communication with children, families, colleagues and external professionals


• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection, and the confidence to use it


• Resilience and flexibility: the work changes quickly and you still need to stay calm and consistent


• Ability to write clear records and follow organisational policies

*Desirable*

• Full UK driving licence

*One or more of:*

• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare


• Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma (Social Care pathway)


• NVQ 3 Caring for Children and Young People


• NVQ 3 Health and Social Care (Children and Young People)


• NVQ / Level 5 relevant qualification

What we offer

• A rural home in its own grounds


• A flexible work pattern


• Ongoing training and professional development


• A team that takes the work seriously and supports staff to do it well

If you are experienced, steady under pressure, and motivated by the children rather than the slogans, we would like to hear from you.

Pay: £32,000\.00\-£39,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress


• Company pension


• Discounted or free food


• Flexible schedule


• Free parking


• On\-site parking


• Paid training

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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