Senior Therapeutic Support Worker

Senior Therapeutic Support Worker

Location: Waterlooville

Salary: From £16.25 per hour, plus £3,000–£6,000 annually for sleep-ins

Hours: 39 hours per week, including long days and sleep-ins

Contract: Full-time

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for a compassionate and resilient Senior Therapeutic Support Worker to join a children's residential care home in Waterlooville.

The role involves supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma and may have complex emotional, behavioural and developmental needs. The successful candidate will help create a safe, nurturing environment where young people feel valued, build confidence and develop the skills needed to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, child-centred and therapeutic care within a residential children's home.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Act as a positive role model, offering encouragement, praise and emotional support.
• Support young people through challenging situations using patience, empathy and resilience.
• Promote independence, confidence...