Therapeutic Childcare Worker - Children's Home

Our client is looking for individuals who can provide consistent, therapeutic care to children and young people who have experienced trauma. The role requires patience, emotional resilience and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships.
You will support children with daily routines, education, appointments and activities while contributing to behaviour management strategies and safeguarding processes. Staff play an important role in helping children develop independence, emotional regulation and life skills.
A full UK driving licence is essential as staff will transport children to school, appointments and activities.
Who you will be working for:
Company type/size: Children's residential care provider
Number of homes: Two homes
Why this home & company:
This home provides a calmer environment supporting two older children. The focus is on preparing young people for the next stage of their journey, which may include foster care or independent living.
Staff work closely with young people to support life skills, emotional development and positive outcomes.
Training / qualifications:
Structured induction programme
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Opportunity to enrol onto Level 4 Children's Residential Childcare (if unqualified)
Regular reflective supervision and debriefs
Benefits:
Sleep-in payments
Overtime paid at time and a half for hours worked over the 37-hour equivalent
Supportive management and professional development opportunities
Ethos:
The service follows a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach focused on stability, consistency and positive relationships between staff and children.
Sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (for practitioner grade)
Experience Required: Experience working with children and young people desirable; values and attitude considered more important than experience