Team Leader Therapeutic Children's Home

Sgscare; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated children's residential provider in Hartlepool seeks a Therapeutic Child Care Worker to provide safe and nurturing care for children with emotional needs. You will work in a supportive environment where you can facilitate education engagement and stability. The role requires a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and a Full UK Driving Licence. Perks include paid sleep-ins and opportunities for professional development. A passion for supporting vulnerable young people is essential.

Benefits

Paid sleep-ins

Ongoing CPD and training

Reflective supervision

Qualifications

• Qualified Residential Childcare practitioner required.
• Experience in a therapeutic environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, nurturing, and consistent care for children.
• Promote education and wellbeing.
• Support assessment, care planning, and delivery.

Skills

Therapeutic mindset

Calm consistency

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Therapeutic Child Care Worker (Qualified / Practitioner Grade) 🌿🏡

Location: Hartlepool 📍

Salary: £17,615.00 (25 hours equivalent) 💷

Working Hour: Rota-based (early & late shifts, weekends, sleep-ins) ⏰

Hourly Rate: Not stated

Number of Sleeps Required: Sleep-ins are required 😴

Pay Per Sleep: £40 per sleep-in (any time woken is paid in addition) 💷

Service: Children’s Home 🏡

Service Users: YPs – trauma, neglect, emotional needs, challenging behaviour (may include physical aggression at times) 🧠

Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare ✅

Experience in Years Required: Not stated

Employment Type: Permanent

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 qualified Residential Childcare practitioner who brings calm consistency and a therapeutic mindset. You’ll support safe routines, education engagement, positive identity, and work within clear behaviour and risk frameworks.

Who you will be working for

A specialist children’s residential provider with two homes offering different settings and pace:

The Oaks (4-bed): more active, supporting younger children

The Elms (2-bed): calmer, supporting older children towards independence

Why this Home & Company

Progression Opportunity: Strong pathway for development

Qualification Opportunity: Ongoing CPD and training 📚

Benefits: Paid sleep-ins, time and a half over 37-hour equivalent, reflective supervision, incident debriefs, external consultations, structured induction ✅

Ethos: Safeguarding-first, therapeutic and child-centred

Culture: Visible management, supportive team approach

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, nurturing, consistent care
• Promote education, wellbeing, identity and achievement
• Accurate recording and information handling in line with policy
• Support assessment, care planning, delivery and reviews
• Implement behaviour management frameworks and risk plans
• Support children to access activities, leisure and community life

Driving Requirement

Full UK Driving Licence is essential, plus business insurance and use of your own car for work.

Do not apply for this role if

• 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 Children's Home will not be considered.

Sponsorship

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 client’s professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today. To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information.

Contact

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