Senior Therapeutic Care Worker – East Lancashire
Job Title: Senior Therapeutic Care Worker
Location: East Lancashire
Salary: £34,326.50 – £35,106.50 (based on 2 sleeps per week)
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (rota basis)
Number of Sleeps Required: At least 2 sleep‑ins per week
Pay Per Sleep: Included within salary
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: YPs – Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Complex Needs, Challenging Behaviour
Qualifications Required
* NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare
* Full UK Driving Licence (desirable)
Experience & Employment Details
Experience in Years Required: At least 2 years in residential childcare
Employment Type: Permanent, Full‑Time
Closing Date: Friday, 30th January 2026
Sponsorship: Not available
Who we’re looking for
• Experienced residential worker ready to take a senior step in your career
• Passionate about making a positive impact on children and young people’s lives
• Confident in leading teams, supporting safeguarding, and key‑working young people
• Values‑led, therapeutic, and emotionally resilient
Who you will be working for
A specialist, therapeutic children’s care provider, part of the Five Rivers family. Homes follow a trauma‑informed emotional regulation (TIER) practice model with small, supportive, and established teams.
Why this Home & Company
Progression Opportunity:
* Opportunities to grow within residential care
* Professional development and training
Qualification Opportunity:
* Access to ongoing training and development
* Professional supervision
Benefits:
* 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Employee wellbeing services
* Blue Light Card
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Refer a Friend & Foster Carer Bonus
Ethos:
* Therapeutic, child‑centred care
* Nurturing and supportive environment
Culture:
* Team‑focused, collaborative, and inspirational
* Strong focus on staff wellbeing and development
How to Apply
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and want to progress your career within residential care, we encourage you to apply today.
Click the apply button or contact us for more information.
For more information or to book a confidential chat: job@sgscare.co.uk
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