Senior Therapeutic Care Worker – East Lancashire
Job Title: Senior Therapeutic Care Worker
Location: East Lancashire
Salary: £34,326.50 – £35,106.50 (based on 2 sleeps per week)
Working Hour: 37.5 hours per week (rota basis)
️ Number of Sleeps Required: At least 2 sleep-ins per week
Pay Per Sleep: Included within salary
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: YPs – Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Complex Needs, Challenging Behaviour
Qualifications Required:
NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare
Full UK Driving Licence (desirable)
Experience in Years Required: At least 2 years in residential childcare
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Closing Date: Friday, 30th January 2026
Sponsorship is not available
️ Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted-registered children’s home will not be considered
The Home:
Number of Beds: Up to 4
Location: East Lancashire
Type of YPs: Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Trauma, Complex Needs, Challenging Behaviour
Ratio of Staff to Children: High staff-to-child ratio
Who we are looking for…
✨ Experienced residential worker ready to take a senior step in your career
✨ Passionate about making a positive impact on children and young people’s lives
✨ Confident in leading teams, supporting safeguarding, and key-working young people
✨ Values-led, therapeutic, and emotionally resilient
Who you will be working for…
A specialist, therapeutic children’s care provider
Part of the Five Rivers family
Homes follow a trauma-informed emotional regulation (TIER) practice model
Small, supportive, and established teams
Why this Home & Company…
Progression Opportunity:
Qualification Opportunity:
Benefits:
28 days annual leave including bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Employee wellbeing services
Blue Light Card
Cycle to Work Scheme
Refer a Friend & Foster Carer Bonus
Ethos:
Culture:
Team-focused, collaborative, and inspirational
Strong focus on staff wellbeing and development
Sponsorship is not available
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and want to progress your career within residential care, we encourage you to apply today.
Click the apply button or contact us for more information.
For more information or to book a confidential chat:
[email protected]
