Job description
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
