Residential Therapeutic Care Worker Newark Children's Residential Care

Role Highlights

Job Title:

Residential Therapeutic Care Worker

Location:

Newark

Hours:

40 hours per week including nights, weekends and bank holidays

The Home:
Beautiful 4 bedroom home with 2 children

As our new Residential Therapeutic Care Worker, you will:

• Remain awake in our home between the hours of 10pm to 8.30am when on a waking night shift
• Ensure the safety, security and most importantly, the well-being of our children is maintained at all times
• Provide a level of care as a parent would; help with bedtime routine and early morning fun and games
• Support the day-time team to help keep the house clean, cosy, and running smoothly
• Get to know the kids – what they like, what they need, and how to support them
• Follow our therapeutic model to help them stay calm and feel safe during dysregulated moments
• Keep clear, up-to-date records
• Be a team player creating a great working environment within the home
• Prioritise your continual development and be open to learning new things

• Resilient – You won’t give up on a child, even on their toughest days
• Calm and consistent – You’ll use our training to understand and respond to challenging behaviours
• Caring – You’ll listen, show up, and help children build trust and secure attachments
• Confident – You’ll handle challenges, advocate for children, and be their voice
• Flexible – You’ll work a rota of long days, evenings, sleep-ins, and weekends – we plan ahead but value your support when things change
• A driver – A full UK licence is essential to use our home’s car for school runs and activities
• Safe to work with children – An enhanced DBS with child barred list check is required

We’re driven by our core values and we look for these in every member of our team:

• We Seek Out – We’re always looking for ways to do better
• We Welcome – We include, respect, and support everyone
• We Inspire – We believe in every person’s potential
• We Speak Out – We advocate for what’s right
• We Serve Others – We act with compassion and purpose

These values are more than just words—they shape how we work, lead, and serve

Everything we do is inspired by our ambition that every child and young person we support:

• Builds the relationships that help them discover who they are
• Develops the skills and confidence to shape their own life
• Learn how to connect with and contribute to the world around them

You will play a vital role in achieving this mission.

We value your commitment and relentless dedication and have crafted a package of health & well-being benefits. Here’s some of what you can expect:

• Funded training, qualifications & career progression across YMCA services
• Quarterly Campfires – celebrating our impact across the organisation
• Wellbeing package (after passing probation): 24/7 GP access, health/dental cashback, Employment Assistance Programme
• Minimum of 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 28 days with service
• Discounted YMCA childcare & holiday clubs
• £500 refer-a-friend bonus

YMCA Robin Hood Group is committed to equal opportunities, promoting diversity, and creating an inclusive culture where all staff can thrive.

Should you require any adjustments to support your full participation in our recruitment process, we would encourage you to share your needs with us so we can support you with your requirements. Please contact recruitment in the first instance.

We follow rigorous safer recruitment processes to ensure the protection of children, young people, and adults  applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and thorough vetting as part of our commitment to safeguarding.

If you believe in the transformative power of therapeutic care, share our values, and have the relevant experience to match—we want to hear from you.

Please share your CV with us!!

We reserve the right to close the position earlier than advertised if required.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide specific feedback on why you may not have been shortlisted.

For an informal conversation before applying, please reach out to us and we would be…