Senior Therapeutic Care Worker

Senior Therapeutic Care Worker

Location:

Corse Lawn, Gloucester
Salary: £36,000 per annum

Hours:

39 per week (including shifts, weekends and sleep-ins)

Reports to:

Registered Manager / Deputy Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and resilient Senior Therapeutic Care Worker to join a nurturing children's residential home supporting up to 5 girls aged 8-13 who have experienced traumatic early life events.

This is a leadership role within the home. You will oversee shifts, guide staff practice and help create a safe, loving and therapeutic environment where children can feel secure, valued and able to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee daily shifts, ensuring structure and consistency
Allocate tasks and provide clear handovers between teams
Support children with morning and evening routines
Complete reports, key work sessions and professional correspondence
Plan and coordinate after-school and weekend activities
Monitor health, wellbeing and safeguarding concerns
Ensure all recording is completed in line with regulatory standards
Support waking night staff during sleep-ins (14 sleep-ins over 6 weeks)
Work collaboratively with families, schools and external professionals

Therapeutic Approach

The home operates as a Therapeutic Community using the PACE model of practice.

You will:

Put the child at the centre of every decision
Apply therapeutic principles consistently
Role model positive behaviour and high-quality childcare practice
Lead your team calmly and confidently, even in challenging situations

Additional Senior Responsibilities

Support and mentor new staff
Contribute to staff supervisions and development
Manage petty cash appropriately
Contribute to reflective practice and continuous improvement
Lead confidently during weekends with on-call management support

Requirements

Experience in Residential Child Care (essential)
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (preferred)
Strong understanding of safeguarding and relevant legislation
Resilient, calm and able to maintain professional boundaries
Self-reflective and committed to development
Full UK manual driving licence (essential)
Ability to meet shift pattern including sleep-ins