Therapeutic Care Worker - Full Training Provided
If you are looking for a new role working with vulnerable people in a therapeutic enviornment this role may be of interest for you.
My client is looking for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join their 4-bed residential children's home, supporting young people as they work through childhood trauma and build brighter futures.
This is a trauma-informed, therapeutic environment where patience, resilience, consistency and genuine compassion are key.
You'll play an important role in helping young people feel safe, supported and understood, while encouraging their emotional growth and development.
What's on offer?
£27,976 basic salary
£60 per sleep-in shift
£32,000 OTE, including sleep-ins
Opportunity to earn up to £34,000, including bonuses
Full-time, permanent position
Performance-related bonuses
Additional bonuses for achieving a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating
Long-service bonuses
The Role
As a Residential Support Worker, you will:
Support young people with their emotional, physical and developmental needs.
Build positive, trusting and consistent relationships.
Act as a positive role model and provide guidance and encouragement.
Support children who have experienced trauma using a therapeutic, child-centred approach.
Help create a safe, stable and nurturing home environment where young people can thrive.
Flexibility is essential
The role involves long shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in shifts.
A genuine commitment to supporting young people and the resilience to manage challenging situations are essential.
Essential requirements
A full UK driving licence.
Experience supporting vulnerable children or young people, ideally within residential care, SEN or a similar setting.
The right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this position.
If this sounds like it may be an interesting next step in your career let's have a chat!
Summer
07436 412 945
ssmith@charecruitment.com
- Rate: £31000 - £32000 per annum
- Location: Colchester, England
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Other
- Recruiter: Charles Hunter Associates
- Contact: Summer Smith
- Tel: 0118 948 5555
- Email: to view click here
- Posted: 2026-11-01 01:00:04 -
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