Job Description

Glow Futures is a specialist children's home provider based in Poole, Dorset, offering therapeutic care for children aged

4 to 11 years

. We support young children who have experienced trauma, particularly within caregiving relationships, through

highly nurturing, family-style homes registered with Ofsted

.

We are particularly looking for Residential Care Workers who have a qualification Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

Each home cares for

up to two children

, creating a safe, stable, and intimate environment where healing and growth can flourish. Our

Glow Therapeutic Re-Parenting Pathway

provides assessment, intervention, and transition planning, with the ultimate goal of helping children move into long-term family life--through foster care, adoption, kinship, or reunification.

Our GLOW model is at the heart of everything we do:

Growth

- supporting emotional, psychological, and developmental healing

Love

- providing safe, caring, and attachment-informed environments

Opportunity

- helping children rediscover choice, trust, and hope

Wellbeing

- prioritising mental health, safety, and holistic care

The Role

We are seeking

Therapeutic Parents

to work alongside the children on a residential shift pattern of

2 days on and 4 days off

.

This is a set 6 week rolling shift pattern, with sleep in shifts, plus an average 38.5 hours per week working shifts. You will act as a consistent, nurturing figure for children who have experienced trauma, providing daily care and emotional support within a small, family-style setting.

As part of our

multi-disciplinary team

, you will work closely with social workers, psychologists, therapists, and teachers to deliver personalised care plans. Reflective practice and trauma-informed approaches are embedded in our daily routines, ensuring that every interaction contributes to a child's recovery journey.

Salary: depends on qualifications, ranging from 13.00 - 14.50 per hour + sleep in payment of 50 per night

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, therapeutic care within a nurturing home environment. Build trusting relationships with children, using the

PACE model

(Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy). Support children with

daily routines, hobbies, education, and enrichment activities

. Work collaboratively with a clinical team to deliver tailored therapeutic interventions. Participate in reflective practice sessions and ongoing training. Contribute to detailed assessments, care planning, and transition planning. Maintain a safe, stable, and supportive environment that promotes healing and resilience.

About You

We're looking for individuals who are

resilient, compassionate, and motivated

by the desire to make a lasting difference in children's lives.

Essential:

Experience working with children or young people, ideally those with

social, emotional, or mental health needs

. A commitment to

trauma-informed practice

and child-centred care. Emotional resilience and ability to stay calm under pressure. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins. A Driving Licence Over 21 years of age

Desirable:

Qualifications in

Residential Childcare

Experience of therapeutic or trauma-informed models such as

DDP

or

PACE

. Knowledge of SEMH, attachment, autism, or ADHD.

What We Offer

A warm, supportive team culture rooted in

reflective practice

. Ongoing

training and professional development

, including trauma-informed care. Competitive salary and sleep-in allowance. Clear progression pathways and opportunities to grow within the organisation. The chance to be part of an innovative, specialist model that is truly transforming children's lives.

Join Us

At Glow Futures, you won't just be starting a job--you'll be joining a mission to help children move beyond survival and into a future of hope, trust, and belonging.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,126.00-34,128.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking
Application question(s):

Do you hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent Do you have a driving licence?
Work Location: In person