Ready to make a real difference?
Senior Therapeutic Parent Location: Skelmersdale
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £15.00 - £15.50 per hour plus sleep in allowance of £70.00 where applicable
Start Date: ASAP following full safer recruitment process
Rota: 2 days on (48 hours including sleep-ins), 4 days off
About the Opportunity
We have opportunities' to join our team in our children’s homes in Skelmersdale which is a therapeutic, family-style environments built to offer stability, care, and belonging for children with complex needs. This is your opportunity to help shape a nurturing home grounded in compassion, consistency, and trauma-informed practice.
Your Role
As a Therapeutic Care Practitioner / Senior Therapeutic Care Practitioner, you’ll work in your team to provide care and support to children, helping them grow, heal, and thrive.
You’ll:
- Build trusting, nurturing relationships.
- Support emotional regulation through therapeutic approaches.
- Create a safe, structured, and positive home environment.
- Encourage independence, life skills, and confidence.
- Champion safeguarding and reflective practice.
- Lead by example and mentor your team.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking resilient, empathetic, and passionate individuals who believe every child deserves a chance to flourish.
✔ Experience supporting children with complex needs.
✔ Understanding of trauma-informed care.
✔ Calm, nurturing, and reflective approach.
✔ Full UK driving licence.
✔ Leadership experience + relevant Level 3–4 qualification (desirable but not essential as we will support the right candidate through this qualification)
Why Join Us?
- Access funded qualifications (Levels 4 & 5) and continuous development.
- Enjoy clear career progression as the organisation grows.
- Benefits: Blue Light Card, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension scheme.
- Dedicated and highly experienced Senior Leadership Team for support and guidance
Most importantly - you’ll change a child’s life every single day.
Interested?
If you’re ready to make a genuine difference and be part of something special, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or message us to find out more.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Paid training
Education:
- Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
- Children's Residential Care: 1 year (preferred)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Pay: £34,320.00-£37,200.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a valid drivers licence?
Experience:
- Children's Residential Care or working with children: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- DBS Certificate on the update service (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
