Senior Support Worker

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Senior Therapeutic Childcare Practitioner Full-time | Average 40 hours per week + sleep-ins | Residential Setting | On-call duties Do you want to lead and make a real difference in the lives of children who have experienced trauma? We are looking for Senior Therapeutic Childcare Practitioners to join a specialist residential community where your experience, leadership, and care can transform childrens lives. In this role, youll provide nurturing, consistent care in a safe and therapeutic environment while also taking a leadership role on shift. You will guide children to understand their past experiences, manage their feelings, and build trust, self-esteem, and healthier relationships. Youll also mentor and support other staff, contribute to planning and reflective practice, and ensure that the home runs smoothly and safely. What youll do Lead by example, modelling good practice and upholding the therapeutic ethos Act as shift leader, guiding and supporting staff, planning the shift, and providing on-call support when required Provide high-quality supervision and mentoring for staff, including new practitioners Support children through consistent care, nurturing, boundaries, and attachment, and undertake Link Worker sessions to evidence outcomes and progress Ensure safeguarding, reporting, and recording procedures are adhered to and maintain high-quality documentation Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and positive handling plans, attending relevant statutory meetings Lead and participate in group sessions, activities, and creative play, tailoring experiences to childrens emotional and intellectual development Oversee delegated areas of responsibility in the home, such as medication or fire safety Maintain a safe, healthy, and stimulating home environment, replenishing resources and improving the physical space where needed Who youll work with

Our residential team includes a Registered Home Manager, Therapeutic Home Manager, Deputy Home Manager, Senior and Therapeutic Care Workers. In the school, youll collaborate with Headteachers, Senior Therapeutic Education Practitioners, Behaviour Support staff, and Therapeutic Education Practitioners. Wider support comes from leadership, therapies, administration, housekeeping, maintenance, cleaning, and catering staff

all working together to ensure children thrive in a stable and nurturing environment. Supporting our staff

Working with traumatised children can be emotionally demanding. We provide regular supervision, group reflection, clinical discussions, and access to professional therapy or analysis. Internal and external training ensures your ongoing professional development while supporting your emotional well-being. What were looking for Experience in childcare, including at least 1.5 years in residential or therapeutic settings Experience in a senior or leadership role, providing guidance and mentoring to staff Calm, confident, resilient, and reflective approach to challenging situations Willingness to work within a therapeutic framework Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare Commitment to at least two years in the role Additional details Shift work including sleep-ins and on-call duties Flexibility required, including occasional overtime Physically able to meet the demands of the role Driving license and access to a car required for travel between locations Enhanced DBS check required Why join us? Take a senior role where your leadership and skills directly impact childrens lives Comprehensive training, professional development, and strong therapeutic support Be part of a reflective, collaborative team committed to creating meaningful, long-term change Please send your CV now to be considered

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Location:
United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Social Care