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Senior Residential Childcare Worker

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Lockerbie

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GBP 37,000 - GBP 40,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

A non-profit organization in Lockerbie seeks an experienced Senior Therapeutic Support Worker. This leadership role focuses on establishing a supportive environment for vulnerable young people, guiding a team dedicated to their needs. Candidates must have at least 2 years of relevant experience, possess qualifications in social care, and demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills. The salary ranges from £37,211.20 to £39,208 annually, including allowances for extra shifts.

Benefits

Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience within residential care or a relevant field.
  • Full UK driving license is required.
  • Ability to work flexibly including sleep over shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and support a dedicated team focused on young people's needs.
  • Coaching and developing team members.
  • Create a stable, safe, and caring environment.

Skills

Leadership skills
Communication skills
Decision-making skills
Knowledge of safeguarding
Trauma-informed approach

Education

HNC Social Care
SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People)
SVQ 4 Social Services (Children and Young People)
Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable young people?

Common Thread are looking for an experienced Senior Therapeutic Support Worker to join our team at our service near Lockerbie. Our small Residential Child Care homes create caring and supportive family-style environments for young people who have had challenging life experiences. By placing the needs and interests of our young people at the heart of everything we do, our therapeutic homes support our young people to heal and grow.

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • On‑site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
About the job

This is a fantastic leadership opportunity to demonstrate the high standards that we require to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people. Working together with the House Manager, you will help to establish a dedicated and supportive team who are passionate about putting the needs of our young people first and acting with integrity and honesty. You will be able to use your knowledge and experience to help coach and develop members of the team. This is a key leadership role, responsible for creating a stable, safe and caring environment for the young people in our care.

What we look for

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience within residential care or relevant field
  • Relevant professional qualifications HNC Social Care, SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) is essential. SVQ 4 Social Services (Children and Young People) is desirable.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills
  • Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
  • A trauma‑informed approach and understanding of complex behavioural needs
  • Ability to work flexibly participating in sleep over shifts and on call which will involve weekend working.
  • Full UK driving license

£37,211.20 to £39,208 per year (this includes sleep over allowance)

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