Senior Therapeutic Support Worker – Children’s Residential Services

Job Title: Senior Therapeutic Support Worker – Children’s Residential Services
Location: Luton
Salary: £38,290 – £40,370 per year
Job Type: Full\-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Senior Therapeutic Support Worker to join our children’s residential services team. In this senior position, you will play a key role in providing trauma\-informed care, guiding a small team of support workers, and ensuring the delivery of outstanding therapeutic support to young people in our care. You will work closely with the Registered Manager and therapeutic leads to maintain a nurturing, safe, and empowering environment that promotes healing, growth, and independence.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with annual reviews


• Opportunities for professional development and career progression into leadership roles


• Access to therapeutic sessions and unlimited counselling support for mental health and wellbeing


• Supportive and collaborative team environment with reflective supervision


• Provision of nourishing meals, freshly prepared juices, and smoothies


• Dedicated time within contracted hours for personal study and development


• Mentorship and training programmes to support professional growth


• Peer support and shared learning culture


• Promotion of work\-life balance, including annual leave and personal days


• Open\-door leadership – your voice and ideas matter

• Provide high\-quality, trauma\-informed care and therapeutic support to young people in a residential setting


• Take a lead role in supporting, mentoring, and guiding Therapeutic Support Workers within your team


• Collaborate with parents, carers, and multi\-agency professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people


• Support the Registered Manager in ensuring the home meets regulatory and quality standards


• Encourage the development of life skills, independence, and emotional resilience


• Contribute to and implement individual care and behaviour support plans


• Lead by example in promoting positive relationships and restorative practice


• Maintain accurate records and reports in line with organisational and regulatory requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with young people in a residential or semi\-independent setting


• Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) in Residential Childcare


• Full UK driving licence


• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills


• Ability to remain calm, empathetic, and solution\-focused in challenging situations


• Successful completion of all onboarding checks, including enhanced DBS

You are an experienced practitioner who combines compassion with professionalism. You are confident in guiding others, passionate about trauma\-informed care, and dedicated to helping young people reach their potential. You lead by example, bring positive energy to your team, and believe in the power of relationships and consistency to transform lives.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and play a vital leadership role in shaping young lives, please submit your CV using the APPLY button. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: £38,290\.00\-£40,370\.00 per year

Experience:

• residential childcare: 2 years (required)

• Driving Licence (required)


• Level 3 Health and Social Care or Equivalent (required)

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