Senior Residential Childcare Worker

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

Job summary

A child care organization in Scotland seeks a Senior Therapeutic Support Worker to lead day-to-day operations in a residential home. You will create a caring environment for young people and develop a team of support workers. Successful applicants should have at least 2 years of experience in residential care and relevant qualifications. The position offers competitive pay, career development, and a supportive team culture focused on nurturing and supporting young people's needs.

Benefits

Health Care

Company events

Pension scheme

Discounted or free food

On-site parking

Referral programme

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within residential care or relevant field.
• Relevant professional qualifications in Social Care are essential.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Support the House Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Create a stable, safe, and caring environment.
• Support and develop a team of Therapeutic Support workers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Knowledge of safeguarding

Trauma-informed approach

Flexibility

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 near Tranent. 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.

• You’ll have the chance to make a real difference to young people’s lives every working day.
• You’ll be part of a great team of people who are driven to nurture, support and encourage the young people in our care.
• We offer great career development pathways for our teams.
  If you don’t have experience in the sector, we offer training and support to help to build your skills and capability. And for all staff, we offer training when you start and further development opportunities throughout your career with Common Thread.
• You’ll get free external counselling to help you cope with the demands of the job, private health cover, a medical benefit scheme and store discount… and lots of great Common Thread events and projects to get involved in.
• We offer a £750 reward every time you successfully refer a new member of staff.
• We have an annual Celebrate and Appreciate evening for staff and family.

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