Heart & Home Living
Senior Therapeutic Support Worker – Children’s Residential
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About Heart And Home Living
Heart & Home Living provides specialist residential care for children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). Our trauma-informed, child-centred approach ensures every child feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow.
We focus on delivering high-quality care, personalised education, and life skills development tailored to each young person’s individual needs, helping them build a brighter future.
The Role
As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll support the Manager and Deputy Manager in leading and managing the home. You’ll supervise and guide support workers, ensuring consistent, high-quality care and a nurturing environment.
You’ll build meaningful, trusting relationships with young people, offering emotional and practical support through their challenges. Your role is to empower them to grow in confidence, develop independence, and feel a strong sense of belonging.
This is a deeply rewarding opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
What We Are Looking For
- Confident in guiding a team and stepping up when needed
- Committed to safeguarding and supporting emotional and developmental needs
- Calm, compassionate, and confident in managing challenging behaviours
- Able to work collaboratively with colleagues, professionals, and families
- Passionate about helping young people thrive and achieve their potential
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Qualifications And Requirements
- Level 3 in Health and Social Care Children and Young Adults, or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards achieving it
- Understanding of current legislation and regulatory frameworks relevant to residential childcare
- Commitment to ongoing professional development, including training, supervision, and reflective practice
Role Suitability Checklist
To meet the physical and practical demands of the role, you must be able to:
- Safely perform physical interventions and restraints (once trained)
- Walk long distances during outings and community activities
- Carry heavy provisions or equipment for trips and activities
- Get down to floor level to engage in play or therapeutic activities
- Work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
- Hold a full UK driving licence
Perks And Benefits
- Competitive salary + quarterly performance bonus (when home is at full occupancy)
- £500 retention bonus after 12 months
- £300 “Recommend a Colleague” bonus
- £2.00 p/h for overtime enhancement
- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme
- Employee mentoring and professional development
- Casual dress, company events, pension scheme, cycle-to-work initiative
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
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Important Information
- Successful completion of the ‘Proactive Approaches’ training course within the first 3 months is required
- All offers are subject to enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, within a reasonable timescale
- The role involves regulated activity. It is an offence for barred individuals to apply
- We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received; early applications are encouraged
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join Heart & Home Living and help enrich children’s lives with care, warmth, and positive relationships. Celebrate your talents in an empowering team where your development and wellbeing are top priorities.
Apply now for a fulfilling career shaping brighter futures!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £33,280.00 per year
Benefits
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Store discount
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