PLEASE NOTE:
- You must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not offer Visa sponsorship
- You must hold a UK manual driving licence.
- The interview will include a 10 minute presentation on Outcome Based Approaches.
Starting Salary £37,080,000 (inclusive of weekends and sleep-in shifts)
Could you be a Senior Therapeutic Care Worker?
At St. David’s ASC, we create a therapeutic, stable and nurturing homes for children and young people aged 8–18 who have experienced trauma, emotional or behavioural challenges, or difficult life circumstances. Set within the beautiful landscapes of Pembrokeshire, our homes offer a safe, structured environment grounded in a therapeutic approach.
This is more than a job — it’s a chance to make a genuine, lasting impact on the lives of children and young people. We provide clear development pathways, a supportive team culture and the opportunity to build a long-term, meaningful career.
About the Role
Whether you are already in a senior role, returning to the workforce or want to progress your career, we welcome your application. As a Senior Therapeutic Care Worker/Outcomes Champion, you will be enthusiastic and motivated to lead the therapeutic team in creating and maintaining a child-centred therapeutic environment where our young people are supported to grow in all areas of their lives while promoting their well-being, safety and emotional stability to develop to their full potential. This is an important and rewarding role with our children and young people at the very centre of our approach. You will also oversee the development, recording, and monitoring of children and young people’s goals and outcomes.
In this role, as a senior you will:
- Supervise and support a dedicated team of Care Workers
- Lead daily routines while upholding exceptional standards of care and safeguarding
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of personalised support plans
- Work closely with the Residential Home Manager, Deputy Manager and therapeutic teams
- Provide consistent emotional and behavioural guidance to young people
- Maintain accurate documentation and support staff development
As Outcome Champion you will:
- Be responsible for overseeing the development of children and young people’s goals and outcomes.
- Monitor Keyworkers to ensure they are using evidence-based outcomes as an integral part of their work with children and young people as part of assessment, reviews, and support planning.
- Ensure that outcomes are fully embedded into keyworking sessions.
- Actively support Keyworkers to have a good understanding of the Journey of Change when completing the Outcomes Paperwork.
- Monitor outcomes paperwork to ensure they are accurate – good IT Skills are essential.
- Be prepared to challenge and be challenged.
About You
We’re looking for compassionate, confident and motivated individuals who can bring leadership, stability and empathy to the team. You will have:
- A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Care (essential)
- At least 2 years’ experience in a residential childcare setting (preferred)
- A caring, resilient nature with a strong commitment to safeguarding
- The ability to lead, guide and mentor less experienced staff
- Strong written and organisational skills to manage documentation and compliance
Our Requirements
· Right to work in the UK
· Aged 21+ (due to regulatory requirements)
· Full manual UK driving licence (you will transport the children and young people using company vehicles)
· Enhanced DBS check (funded by us)
· Ability to work a 39‑hour rota, including some unsociable hours
· Ability to provide suitable references
· A caring, resilient nature with a strong commitment to safeguarding
· Good written and organisational skills for documentation and compliance
Why Work With Us?
Working with us means being part of a supportive, rewarding environment where your well‑being and professional growth truly matter. Our benefits include:
- Competitive pay rates
- Annual salary review
- 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays from your first year
- Sick pay and family‑friendly policies
- Childcare support for children, up to the age of 14
- Free on‑site parking
- MediCash scheme offering cashback on semi‑private healthcare, gym membership and more!
- Fully funded vocational qualifications and ongoing training
- Reimbursement for Social Care Wales Registration or Re‑Registration
- Free meals provided during your shifts
- Casual dress code
- Refer‑a‑friend bonus of up to £1000
- Blue Light Card discount scheme
- Regular staff social events
- Comprehensive induction programme to set you up for success
- Company pension
With exceptional benefits and all our homes rated Excellent, this is a workplace where you can thrive, grow and feel genuinely valued. Why look anywhere else when you can build your future with us?
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, fair, and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and ensure that recruitment, progression, and development decisions are made solely on merit, free from discrimination or bias.
Pay: £37,080.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Experience:
- Care Worker: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
