Therapeutic Care Worker

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people?

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable children and looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and progression opportunities?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

This role requires a driver and is not able to offer sponsorship.

We are working with a respected organisation that provides residential care for children and young people. Based in Keighley, this home supports children aged 6-11 years and is committed to providing a safe, nurturing and trauma-informed environment where every child can thrive.

This is a position working within a residential children's home supporting young people with varied and complex needs. The role requires dedication, resilience and a genuine commitment to helping children achieve positive outcomes.

The role requires flexibility in working hours, with shift patterns including weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in shifts.

What's on Offer:

• Salary of £29,113
• Full-time, permanent contract
• Sleep-in payment of £43.90 per sleep-in
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Regular practice and clinical supervision
• Performance Development Planning
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Investors in People accredited employer
• Mindful Employer accredited organisation
• Competitive hourly rate
• Group personal pension scheme (subject to eligibility)

The Role:

As a Residential Childcare Worker, you will:

• Support children with their day-to-day care and development
• Create a safe, nurturing and stable home environment
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children
• Support children with emotional and behavioural needs
• Promote positive outcomes and independence
• Work as part of a trauma-informed care team
• Uphold high standards of safeguarding and child protection
• Encourage children to participate in decisions affecting their lives
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals

This role includes shift work, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in duties, so flexibility is essential.

Ideal Backgrounds:

Experience in any of the following areas would be beneficial:

• Residential children's care
• SEN (Special Educational Needs)
• Youth work
• Education support
• Social care
• Family support services
• Foster care support
• Mental health support
• Behavioural and emotional support services
• Care leavers services

If this sounds like it may be a suitable next step for you lets chat!

This role requires a driver and is not able to offer sponsorship.

Summer

07436 412 945