Senior Residential Childcare Worker
Listed on 2026-10-08
-
Social Work
Child Development/Support -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support
Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable young people?
Common Thread are looking for an experienced Senior Therapeutic Support Worker to join our team at our service near Strathaven. Our small Residential Child Care homes create caring and supportive family-style environments for young people who have had challenging life experiences. By placing the needs and interests of our young people at the heart of everything we do, our therapeutic homes support our young people to heal and grow.
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Enhanced overtime pay
This is a fantastic leadership opportunity to demonstrate the high standards that we require to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people. Working together with the House Manager, you will help to establish a dedicated and supportive team who are passionate about putting the needs of our young people first and acting with integrity and honesty. You will be able to use your knowledge and experience to help coach and develop members of the team.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for creating a stable, safe and caring environment for the young people in our care.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience within residential care or relevant field
- Relevant professional qualifications HNC Social Care, SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) is essential. SVQ 4 Social Services (Children and Young People) is desirable.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
- A trauma-informed approach and understanding of complex behavioural needs
- Ability to work flexibly participating in sleep over shifts and on call which will involve weekend working.
- Full manual UK driving license
- Existing, valid right to work in the UK as we are unable to provide sponsorship.
£40,532.50 to £41,739.50 per year, depending on qualifications
£40,532.50 to £41,739.50 per year, depending on qualifications
£40,532.50 to £41,739.50 per year, depending on qualifications
£35,256 to £38,106 per year, depending on qualifications
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).