Job Description
Senior Therapeutic Care Worker
Location: MalvernSalary: £36,000 per annumHours: 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
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