Children's Residential Support Worker – Experienced in EBD Care
Location: Chipping, near Preston (commutable from Longridge, Ribchester, Clitheroe, Fulwood, Blackburn, and Garstang)
Salary Package: Up to £31,637 per year
* Basic Salary: £29,237 per year (includes £40 per sleep-in)
* Performance Bonus: Up to £2,400 per year
Shifts: 2 on, 4 off (10am start, includes paid sleep-ins)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Use Your Experience Where It Matters Most
Do you have experience supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)? At Theracare Homes, we're looking for people with the skills, resilience, and passion to provide stability and care for young people aged 8–18 who have faced trauma and challenges in life.
This isn't just a job it's a chance to use your experience to make a lasting difference.
Why Join Theracare?
* Competitive Package: Solid base salary plus monthly performance bonus.
* Excellent Work Life Balance: Enjoy our 2 on, 4 off rota with paid sleep-ins.
* Career Growth: Funded NVQ qualifications and leadership training to help you step up into senior roles.
* Supportive Team: Work alongside experienced colleagues who understand the complexities of EBD care.
* Extra Perks: Pension scheme, on-site parking, casual dress.
What the Role Involves
* Creating a safe, consistent home environment where young people feel secure.
* Using your EBD experience to manage challenging behaviours with patience and professionalism.
* Supporting young people to develop social skills, education goals, and independence.
* Working collaboratively with social workers, schools, and healthcare professionals.
* Keeping detailed records to evidence progress and safeguard children effectively.
What We're Looking For
* Essential: Previous experience working with children or young people with EBD.
* Qualifications: NVQ Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (or willingness to achieve this with our support).
* Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence required.
* Eligibility: Must have the right to work in the UK and lived here for at least 3 years (NVQ funding requirement).
* Values: Resilience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help young people achieve positive outcomes.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
At Theracare, safeguarding is central to everything we do. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and rigorous reference checks in line with safer recruitment standards.
Apply Now
If you've got the EBD experience and the drive to change lives, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and start your next chapter with Theracare Homes in Chipping.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £31,637.00 per year
Experience:
* Childrens EBD Setting: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
* NVQ Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person