Therapeutic Child Carer

Therapeutic Foster Carer

Are you looking to take the next step in your professional practice where you can influence long-term care strategy while regaining control over your career? If so, this could be the right next step to offer essential support to children and young people.

• Designed for skilled social care, health, and teaching practitioners seeking a role with direct, high-impact outcomes for young people.
• The position enables professionals to provide intensive, trauma-informed guidance to children with specialist needs in a home setting.
• A diverse range of commitment options is available, including specialised therapeutic care, short-term emergency interventions, or flexible weekend breaks.
• Successful applicants receive a competitive weekly financial package, specialised continuous training, and comprehensive 24/7 clinical backup.

• Offering one-to-one therapeutic interventions and daily guidance to children presenting with complex behavioural or emotional needs.
• Implementing trauma-informed care strategies tailored to each child's individual psychological assessment.
• Offering flexible short-break or respite care on weekends to support the broader child care framework.
• Participating in clinical case consultations alongside qualified therapists and social care management.
• Maintaining detailed records of the child's progress, social development, and physical well-being.
• Ensuring safeguarding standards are strictly maintained in line with regional and national regulations.

• Qualifications/Background:
  Demonstrated professional experience in education, social care, youth work, or clinical health.
• Living Situation:
  Access to a spare bedroom within a permanent home.
• Eligibility:
  Must be aged 21 or older with the right to work permanently in the UK.

Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.