Job Title: Therapeutic Care Worker
Salary: £23,695 - £25,480 per annum (£13.02 - £14.00 per hour)
Typical earnings including regular sleep-ins : £30,000 - £31,600 per annum Plus overtime opportunities
Contract: Full Time | Permanent
Location: Huntingdonshire
Make a Real Difference in a Child's Life
Are you passionate about helping children and young people overcome trauma and achieve their full potential?
We are looking for caring, resilient and enthusiastic Therapeutic Care Workers to join a specialist residential children's service supporting children and young people who have experienced significant adversity and trauma.
Our therapeutic approach is centred around P.A.C.E. (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) , helping young people build trust, develop resilience and create brighter futures.
This is far more than a care role. It's an opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference every day.
The Role As a Therapeutic Care Worker, you will:
Build positive and meaningful relationships with children and young people
Support young people with daily routines, education, activities and independence skills
Promote emotional wellbeing and positive outcomes
Support young people through difficult situations using therapeutic approaches
Work closely with colleagues to provide consistent, high-quality care
Maintain records and contribute to care planning
Help create a safe, nurturing and stable home environment
What We're Looking For We're seeking individuals who have:
A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
A calm and positive attitude under pressure
The ability to manage challenge and conflict constructively
A positive, encouraging approach to teamwork
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A proactive and can-do attitude
A willingness to learn and develop within a therapeutic environment
Essential Requirements Experience working with children and/or young people
NVQ Level 2 in a social care related subject or 5 GCSEs including Maths and English
Full UK Driving Licence
Right to work in the UK
What We Offer Competitive salary package
Typical earnings of £30,000 - £31,600 per annum including regular sleep-ins
Paid sleep-ins (£60 per sleep)
Overtime opportunities
Full induction before joining the rota
Specialist therapeutic training including: P.A.C.E.
Child Development & Trauma
De-escalation & Physical Intervention
Regular supervision every 4-6 weeks
Automatic enrolment onto the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare following successful completion of probation
£250 bonus on successful completion of probation
Additional £250 bonus on successful completion of the Level 3 Diploma
Ongoing training, development and career progression
Supportive therapeutic leadership team
Shift Pattern We operate a structured 3-week rolling rota , meaning you'll always know your shifts in advance.
Week 1: Monday, Thursday, Saturday
Week 2: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
Week 3: Wednesday
Day shifts: 07:00 - 22:00
Sleep-ins: 22:30 - 07:30
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Contact Details:
Positive Futures Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
