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Senior Therapeutic Care WorkerLocation: Corse Lawn, GloucesterSalary: £36,000 per annumHours: 39 per week (including shifts, weekends and sleep-ins)Reports to: Registered Manager / Deputy ManagerAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and resilient Senior Therapeutic Care Worker to join a nurturing children's residential home supporting up to 5 girls aged 8-13 who have experienced traumatic early life events.This is a leadership role within the home. You will oversee shifts, guide staff practice and help create a safe, loving and therapeutic environment where children can feel secure, valued and able to thrive.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and oversee daily shifts, ensuring structure and consistencyAllocate tasks and provide clear handovers between teamsSupport children with morning and evening routinesComplete reports, key work sessions and professional correspondencePlan and coordinate after-school and weekend activitiesMonitor health, wellbeing and safeguarding concernsEnsure all recording is completed in line with regulatory standardsSupport waking night staff during sleep-ins (14 sleep-ins over 6 weeks)Work collaboratively with families, schools and external professionalsTherapeutic ApproachThe home operates as a Therapeutic Community using the PACE model of practice.You will:Put the child at the centre of every decisionApply therapeutic principles consistentlyRole model positive behaviour and high-quality childcare practiceLead your team calmly and confidently, even in challenging situationsAdditional Senior ResponsibilitiesSupport and mentor new staffContribute to staff supervisions and developmentManage petty cash appropriatelyContribute to reflective practice and continuous improvementLead confidently during weekends with on-call management supportRequirementsExperience in Residential Child Care (essential)Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (preferred)Strong understanding of safeguarding and relevant legislationResilient, calm and able to maintain professional boundariesSelf-reflective and committed to developmentFull UK manual driving licence (essential)Ability to meet shift pattern including sleep-insJBRP1_UKTJ