Therapeutic Care Practitioner / Young People’s Residential Support Worker
We’re Expanding – Join Our Team in Stamford
Role: Permanent Full Time (40 hours per week)
Pay: £14.25 – £15.75 per hour (DOE) + £55 per sleep-in
Location: Stamford, South Lincolnshire (PE9)
Start Date: ASAP
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship.
About Skylight Children’s Homes
Skylight Children’s Homes are growing — and we’d love you to grow with us.
Following the success of Nova House in Stamford (rated Good by Ofsted), we have opened our second therapeutic residential home, Aurora House, located next door. Both homes provide high-quality, nurturing care to young people who may have experienced adversity, disrupted attachments, trauma or loss.
Many of the young people we support simply need safe, stable adults who will show up consistently, believe in them, and offer meaningful, relational care.
As we expand, we are recruiting Therapeutic Care Practitioners to work across both Nova and Aurora House. Practitioners may work in either or both homes depending on the needs of the young people and the service.
About the Role
This is a rewarding, relationship-based role where no two days are the same. You will support young people with daily routines, emotional wellbeing, education, and activities — helping them to feel safe, empowered, and able to thrive.
This could include cooking together, attending activities, supporting family contact, or offering calm reassurance during difficult moments. What matters most is your ability to show up consistently with empathy, curiosity, and integrity.
Shift Pattern - average of 40 hours per week
· Typical shifts are 07:00–22:00, followed by a sleep-in (paid separately) and handover finishing at 07:30
· Full-time roles are worked across an average of 2.5 days per week
· We avoid back-to-back shifts and build rotas that protect work-life balance
Our Values
We are a values-led organisation, and our culture reflects this every day:
· Passionate & Ambitious – We take pride in doing our best, even when no one is watching
· Celebrate Every Success – We recognise effort, progress, and small wins
· Playful & Fun – Laughter and shared joy are vital to healing
· Accepting & Respectful – Everyone is treated with dignity and kindness
· Curious & Reflective – We seek to understand the why behind behaviour
· Empathetic & Kind – Compassion and consistency guide our practice
These values shape everything we do, from recruitment and supervision to how we respond in moments of challenge.
About You
· Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people
· Patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
· Able to remain calm in challenging situations
· Strong communication and teamwork skills
· Willing to work evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
Essential / Desirable Criteria
Essential:
· A genuine commitment to working with children and young people
· Experience in a similar role
· Ability to work within a residential care setting
· A full, valid UK driving licence (essential due to the nature of the role)
· Enhanced DBS check (to be completed prior to employment)
Desirable:
· Experience in children’s residential care, youth work, or therapeutic settings
· Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards)
· Understanding of trauma-informed or therapeutic care approaches
Why Join Skylight?
· Competitive pay rates
· Progression opportunities through dual registration
· Sector-leading induction, reflective supervision, and advanced CPD
· Health and wellbeing cash plan
· Free on-site parking
· A genuinely values-led leadership culture grounded in integrity, transparency, and reflection
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Skylight is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is deeply committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. What matters most is your ability to lead with authenticity, compassion, and belief in every child’s potential.
Recruitment & Safeguarding
Skylight recruits directly and does not accept unsolicited approaches from recruitment agencies.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment processes.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Freelance, Zero hours contract
Pay: £14.25 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you aged 21 or over (Regulatory Requirement)
Experience:
- Therapeutic Care: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
