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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 xgikmsk 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
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Therapeutic Care Worker employer: Positive Futures Recruitment
As a Speech and Language Therapist in Leyland/Darwen, you will join a supportive and dynamic educational team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of students with communication difficulties. The company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development, offering opportunities for training and growth while maintaining a flexible work schedule tailored to your needs. With a focus on delivering bespoke interventions and a commitment to staff well-being, this role provides a fulfilling environment for those passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
Contact Details:
Positive Futures Recruitment Recruitment Team
