Senior Therapeutic Care Worker Location: Corse Lawn, Gloucester Salary: £36,000 per annum Hours: 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