Residential Support Worker Therapeutic Child Care Worker

The Home:
-Number of Beds: 2 homes (one 4-bed and one 2-bed)
-Location: Hartlepool
-Type of YPs: Trauma neglect instability emotional and behavioural needs
-Ofsted Rating: Not stated
-Ratio of staff to children: Not stated

Who we are looking for
A consistent calm and caring person who can show up for children every day. Youll be emotionally resilient reliable able to work in a team and willing to learn and reflect. Values and attitude matter more than previous care experience.

Who you will be working for
A specialist childrens residential provider operating two homes with different environments:
The Oaks (4-bed): busier more active caring for younger children
The Elms (2-bed): calmer supporting older children with independence skills

Why this Home & Company
Progression Opportunity: Clear development pathway
Qualification Opportunity: Enrolment onto Level 4 Childrens Residential Childcare (if unqualified)
Benefits: Time and a half for hours worked over 37-hour equivalent paid sleep-ins structured induction ongoing training reflective supervision incident debriefs external professional consultations
Ethos: Therapeutic child-centred safety-focused
Culture: Supportive team visible management strong leadership

Key Responsibilities
Support the physical and emotional care of children and young people
Promote education health wellbeing identity and positive outcomes
Follow care plans behaviour management and risk plans
Maintain accurate records in line with policy and good practice
Work in partnership with families colleagues and external professionals
Support safe recreation and community activities
Contribute to a safe nurturing home environment

Driving Requirement (Essential)
Full UK Driving Licence is essential. Staff must use their own car for work purposes and hold business insurance.

Do not apply for this role if any of the following apply to you:
You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have a car.
You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care this is not deemed equivalent.
Candidates with only HealthCare NHS CQC or Nursery Practitioner qualifications will not be considered.
You require sponsorship - no sponsorship available.
Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Childrens Home will not be considered.

Sponsorship is not available

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our clients professional and dedicated team they encourage you to apply today.
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