Location: Poole, Dorset
Salary: £13.00 - £14.50 per hour + £50 sleep-in allowance
Hours: 38.5 hours per week on a 2 days on / 4 days off shift pattern
About the Role:
We are seeking compassionate Therapeutic Parents to provide nurturing, trauma-informed care for children aged 4-11 in our small, family-style residential home. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, supporting children’s emotional, social, and developmental needs through personalised care plans.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver high-quality therapeutic care in a safe, structured home environment.
* Build trusting relationships with children using attachment-informed approaches (PACE model).
* Support children with daily routines, education, hobbies, and enrichment activities.
* Work with social workers, therapists, and teachers to implement care plans.
* Maintain accurate records, risk assessments, and care documentation.
* Participate in reflective practice and ongoing professional development.
* Administer medication, maintain home budgeting, and ensure safety at all times.
About You:
* Experience working with children, ideally with social, emotional, or mental health needs.
* Committed to trauma-informed, child-centred care.
* Resilient, calm under pressure, and a strong team player.
* Flexible to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
* Over 21 years old with a valid driving licence.
Desirable:
* Qualifications in residential childcare.
* Experience with therapeutic models (DDP, PACE).
* Knowledge of SEMH, attachment, autism, or ADHD.
What We Offer:
* Supportive, reflective team culture.
* Ongoing training and professional development.
* Competitive pay and sleep-in allowance.
* Career progression opportunities within an innovative, specialist model transforming children’s lives.