Therapeutic Care Worker - Full Training Provided
Do you want to make a real, lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children?
Are you passionate about personal development and looking for a career with clear progression?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We are working with a highly respected national charity that specialises in therapeutic care, education, and treatment for children and young people.
Based in Dereham, Norfolk, this organisation is known for its outstanding training programmes and commitment to developing its staff.
This is a postion working within a residential home with some of the UKs most vulnerable children so requires real dedication, resillience and heart.
The role also requires flexibility in working hours, with shift patterns including days, evenings, weeknds, bank holidays and sleep in shifts.
What's on offer:
Starting salary of £35,437.50
Full-time, permanent contract
40 days annual leave
Fully funded DBS check
Industry-leading training programme (up to Master's level in Child Psychotherapy)
Clear progression opportunities into management or specialist roles
Generous pension, maternity, and paternity benefits
The Role:
As a Therapeutic Support Worker, you will:
Support children with their emotional, physical, and developmental needs
Act as a positive role model
Encourage and facilitate positive life experiences
Work collaboratively within a supportive team environment
Communicate openly and effectively with colleagues and young people
Uphold strong safeguarding practices
This role includes shift work, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins, so flexibility is essential.
About You:
Experience as a Support Worker (desirable, but full training provided)
Empathetic, resilient, and positive attitude
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A genuine commitment to improving the lives of young people
Summer
07436 412 945
ssmith@charecruitment.com
- Rate: £35437.50 - £35437.5 per annum
- Location: Dereham, England
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Other
- Recruiter: Charles Hunter Associates
- Contact: Summer Smith
- Tel: 0118 948 5555
- Email: to view click here
- Posted: 2026-04-09 10:45:05 -
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