Children's Therapeutic Support Worker

_ "When a flower doesn't bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower." _

Do you believe that every child deserves an environment where they can thrive and reach their full potential? If you have a passion and experience supporting children with their behavioural and emotional needs, we would love to hear from you to become a Children's Therapeutic Support Worker.

Nestled in the beautiful Welsh countryside near Welshpool, this specialist residential and educational setting offers a nurturing and child-centered environment for young people aged 11 to 17. The home provides tailored, trauma-informed support to children who have experienced significant Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), including abuse, neglect, and complex trauma. This service is uniquely designed to provide care, education, and therapy all within one integrated site, allowing for a truly holistic approach. Grounded in evidence-based and theoretically informed practices, the aim is to empower every child to grow into confident, capable young adults who can thrive in society.

These early challenges that the children face often result in learned behaviours and emotional difficulties that require the care and guidance of compassionate, resilient, and qualified adults to help shape a brighter and more structured future. Due to experiencing ACEs, these children may struggle with trust, self-esteem, and engagement in education. That's why empathy, patience, and understanding are at the heart of what we do. By seeing the world through their eyes, you'll help build a future filled with optimism, positive expectations, and the belief that good things will happen.

As a Children's Therapeutic Support Worker, you and your team will work alongside a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team, using therapeutic approaches to create a safe, holistic space where every child feels seen, heard, and valued. You will need to be engaging, reflective, and proactive, a person who is genuinely committed to making a difference.

Salary: £26,300 - £28,000

Rota: A rota consisting of early, evening, and long day shifts (No sleep-ins required)

Benefits of a Children's Therapeutic Support Worker

Increased overtime pay of between £16.80 - £17.80 per hour
The chance to make a positive, lasting difference to the lives of children
No sleep-ins required! If you would like to do some, they are paid at £100 per sleep
The chance to work with a small but highly successful company
Working alongside a multi-disciplinary clinical team
Working with an organisation that has a school on site, alongside a therapeutic provision and a residential setting
Working in an Ofsted-rated "Good" environment
A company that values your effort and encourages career progression
Continuous support and training are provided
Beautiful countryside environment with onsite vegetable gardens and animals
Casual dress code
Free meals whilst on shift
Onsite parking
Referral scheme
Support with a free Level 3 or 4 qualification in Residential Childcare qualification

Role of a Children's Therapeutic Support Worker

Support the children in your care with their day-to-day routines, activities, and challenges
Personally tailor the support you provide to the children to fit their individual thoughts, wishes, and feelings
Provide and follow individualised care plans, utilising a range of therapeutic practices
Positively engage with the children throughout the day, encouraging compassion, empathy, and enthusiasm
Establish a routine that works for the children, and maintain a structured home-like environment.
Maintain a trusting space where the children can develop their social, emotional, and cognitive skills
Stay up to date with continual development training
Encourage their independence by helping to build life skills
Support the children to learn to cope and process their past experiences
Work alongside your multidisciplinary team to ensure positive outcomes are met
Ensure safeguarding practices are followed at all times
Maintain well-written documents and records

Requirements of a Children's Therapeutic Support Worker

Must have a genuine passion for making a positive difference to children's lives
Must hold a full UK driving license and have a vehicle to be able to get to and from work
Hold or be willing to work towards a Level 3 or 4 qualification in Residential Childcare
Have prior experience working with children in a residential setting (or personal experience)
Have the flexibility to work shifts that include mornings, afternoons, and long days (no sleep-ins required)

If this role is of interest to you, please apply today! Alternatively, for further information, please reach out to a friendly member of our team:

Eleanor -

Charmaine -

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,300.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Discounted or free food
Employee mentoring programme
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Application question(s):
Please share some of your experience working with children, and why you think your experience is relevant to this role.

Licence/Certification:
Level 3 or 4 qualification in Residential Childcare (preferred)
UK Driving License (required)

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Eleanor - Welshpool