Do you have experience working as a Senior in residential childcare settings, and are you looking for an exciting opportunity to put your leadership skills to use?
We are seeking a confident Senior Children’s Therapeutic Support Worker to join a dedicated team in providing stability and therapeutic care to children and young people.
Opening within an established company, this brand-new solo placement home in Wolverhampton will provide a welcoming and nurturing environment for one young person aged 8 to 18. The home is designed to support a young person with their emotional, social, and behavioural needs and will provide day-to-day care and guidance to help them understand and cope with the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
As a Senior Children’s Therapeutic Support Worker, you will begin your induction in the established Ofsted “Good” home before moving into the exciting new setting when the child arrives. You will lead by example acting as a positive role model not only to the children in your care, but also to your team. You will oversee daily tasks, support the smooth running of each shift, and guide staff in delivering best practice in line with company policies, Children’s Homes Regulations, and safeguarding standards. Due to the nature of the role, prior experience in a similar senior position and/or within a solo placement is highly desirable.
Salary: £35,000 - £36,000 (Depending on experience, including sleep-ins)
Rota: 1 on 2 off/2 on 4 off (Including sleep-ins)
Benefits of a Senior Children’s Therapeutic Support Worker
- The chance to make a positive, lasting difference in the lives of children
- An exciting opportunity to work in a brand-new home with a well-established company
- Guidance from a highly experienced senior leadership team
- Working with a company with consistent “Good” Ofsted ratings
- A company which values your skills and encourages career development
- Meals are included whilst on shift
- Free parking
- Casual dress code
Role of a Senior Children’s Therapeutic Support Worker
- Foster strong, trusting relationships with young people through positive engagement
- Lead by example as a positive role model, setting high standards for your team
- Delegate responsibilities effectively, providing direction and support to your team
- Contribute to the care plans and risk assessments, ensuring information stays up-to-date and maintained
- Facilitate key worker sessions that promote growth and development
- Ensure the home remains a safe, structured, therapeutic, and nurturing environment
- Liaise with families, teachers, social workers, therapists, and external professionals
- Support children in building independence through life skill development and positive daily routines
- Support and de-escalate any behaviours and understand the reasons for them
- Encourage and model a culture of respect, inclusion, and high-quality care
- Maintain a therapeutic and trauma-informed environment that supports each child’s well-being
- Ensure all documentation and record-keeping are thorough and accurate
Requirements of a Senior Children’s Therapeutic Support Worker
- Must hold a Level 3 or 4 Residential Childcare qualification
- Must be a driver with a Full UK Driving License
- Must have prior experience working at a senior level within a residential children’s home
- Ideally, have experience working within a solo placement home
- Have experience supporting children with social, emotional, and behavioural needs
- Be able to work either a 1 on 2 off or 2 on 4 off rota pattern (including sleep-ins)
If this role is of interest to you, please apply today!
Alternatively, for further information, please contact a member of the team:
Eleanor - 07939 396110
Charmaine - 07990 004996
Katy - 07884 866037
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Please share a few words about how you feel your experience up until now would be beneficial to this role working within a solo placement EBD home.
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (required)
- Level 3 or 4 Residential Childcare qualification (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
