Senior Residential Childcare Worker

commonthreadgroup; Lanark; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential care organization is seeking a Senior Therapeutic Support Worker to join their team in Lanark. This key leadership role involves supporting day-to-day operations, creating a safe environment for young people, and developing a team of Therapeutic Support Workers. Required qualifications include HNC in Social Care, SVQ level 3, and a minimum of 2 years of experience in residential care. The position offers a salary of £37,211.20 to £39,208 per year, including allowances, and the organization values creativity and integrity in their staff.

Benefits

HSF Health Care

Company events

Company pension

Discounted or free food

On-site parking

Referral programme

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in residential care or relevant field.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Ability to work flexible hours including sleep overs and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support the House Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Create a stable and safe environment for young people.
• Support and develop a team of Therapeutic Support Workers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Trauma-informed approach

Flexibility in working hours

Education

HNC in Social Care

SVQ level 3 in Social Services

SVQ level 4 in Social Services

Job description

Common Thread have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Therapeutic Support Worker to join us at our Service in Lanark. Common Thread provides Residential Child Care and Education across Scotland, our homes are modelled on nurturing, supportive and small family environments. We are committed to providing safe and supportive homes where children and young people, their needs and interests are at the heart of what we do.

• HSF Health Care
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

About the job

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced worker in Residential Child Care to support the House Manager to lead on the day-to-day operations of one of our residential homes. This is a key leadership role, responsible for creating a stable, safe and caring environment for the young people in our care, while supporting and developing a team of Therapeutic Support workers.

What we look for

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within residential care or relevant field
• Relevant professional qualifications HNC Social Care. SVQ level 3 Social Services (Children and Young People or equivalent is essential.
• SVQ level 4 Social Services (Children and Young People or equivalent 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

Common Thread have 14 Residential Child Care homes across Scotland. The successful candidate will be joining an existing management team and an organisation who believe in supporting their staff.

If you share our values of putting young people first, acting with honesty, integrity and professional courage at all times and bringing creativity into your work… If you have the drive to make a real difference and would like to join the Common Thread family… please click to apply.

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