Senior Therapeutic Care Worker

Senior Therapeutic Care Worker – East Lancashire

Job Title: Senior Therapeutic Care Worker

Location: East Lancashire

Salary: £34,326.50 – £35,106.50 (based on 2 sleeps per week)

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (rota basis)

Number of Sleeps

Required:

At least 2 sleep‑ins per week

Pay Per Sleep: Included within salary

Service: Children’s Home

Service Users: YPs – Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Complex Needs, Challenging Behaviour

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare
• Full UK Driving Licence (desirable)

Experience in Years

Required:

At least 2 years in residential childcare

Employment Type: Permanent, Full‑Time

Closing Date: Friday, 30th January 2026

Sponsorship: Not available

• Experienced residential worker ready to take a senior step in your career

• Passionate about making a positive impact on children and young people’s lives

• Confident in leading teams, supporting safeguarding, and key‑working young people

• Values‑led, therapeutic, and emotionally resilient

A specialist, therapeutic children’s care provider, part of the Five Rivers family. Homes follow a trauma‑informed emotional regulation (TIER) practice model with small, supportive, and established teams.

Progression Opportunity:

• Opportunities to grow within residential care
• Professional development and training

Qualification Opportunity:

• Access to ongoing training and development
• Professional supervision

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing services
• Blue Light Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend & Foster Carer Bonus

Ethos:

• Therapeutic, child‑centred care
• Nurturing and supportive environment

Culture:

• Team‑focused, collaborative, and inspirational
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing and development

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and want to progress your career within residential care, we encourage you to apply today.

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