At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide therapeutic care and support to children who have experienced trauma.
- Company: A dedicated children's residential care provider focused on positive outcomes.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, sleep-in payments, overtime, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team in a calm environment with great career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young lives while developing essential skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare preferred; experience with children is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 24454 - 26070 £ per year.
Location: Hartlepool
Salary:
- Unqualified (37 hours): £24,454.04
- Qualified – Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (37 hours): £26,070.20
Working Hours / Shift Pattern: Rota based including early shifts, late shifts, weekends and sleep‑ins
Employment Type: Permanent
Sleep‑ins: Required – £40 per sleep‑in (any time woken is paid in addition)
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: Children and young people who have experienced trauma and instability
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (for practitioner grade)
Experience Required: Experience working with children and young people desirable; values and attitude considered more important than experience
The Home: Number of beds: 2
Who we are looking for: Our client is looking for individuals who can provide consistent, therapeutic care to children and young people who have experienced trauma. The role requires patience, emotional resilience and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships. You will support children with daily routines, education, appointments and activities while contributing to behaviour management strategies and safeguarding processes. Staff play an important role in helping children develop independence, emotional regulation and life skills. A full UK driving licence is essential as staff will transport children to school, appointments and activities.
Who you will be working for: Company type/size: Children’s residential care provider
Number of homes: Two homes
Why this home & company: This home provides a calmer environment supporting two older children. The focus is on preparing young people for the next stage of their journey, which may include foster care or independent living. Staff work closely with young people to support life skills, emotional development and positive outcomes.
Training / qualifications:
- Structured induction programme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Opportunity to enrol onto Level 4 Children’s Residential Childcare (if unqualified)
- Regular reflective supervision and debriefs
Benefits:
- Sleep-in payments
- Overtime paid at time and a half for hours worked over the 37‑hour equivalent
- Supportive management and professional development opportunities
Ethos: The service follows a therapeutic, trauma‑informed approach focused on stability, consistency and positive relationships between staff and children.
Sponsorship is not available.
How to apply: If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s dedicated team, apply today. To apply, click the apply button or contact us for more information. For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact: job@sgscare.co.uk
