Job Description

Join our team! Be apart of Our Therapeutic Children's Home and Make a Difference!

St Caspian Care is proud to operate two therapeutic children's homes: a 4-bedded home and a 3-bedded home both in Harrow.

We are launching a recruitment campaign across both homes and are looking for compassionate, committed individuals to join our growing team. Help us create safe, nurturing environments where children can heal, grow, and reach their full potential. Be part of a team that is making a real difference in young lives.

Are you someone who:

Is ready to embark on a journey full of laughter and joy through the ups and downs? Is ready to grow personally in your career? Is not afraid of a challenge? Is ready to be there for each other when we need you the most? Is resilient and able to deal with challenging situations?

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? Do you have a caring and empathetic nature?

Our homes offer a warm and welcoming place for our children and young people to live, and our teams to work in. Our homes are designed to provide a secure and supportive environment for children and young people who are unable to live with their families. Our aim is to create a home away from home, where children can grow, develop, and heal from their past experiences. We are committed to providing high-quality care, educational support, encouragement, and emotional support to every child in our care.

What are the main duties of a Therapeutic Support Worker?

Providing care, support, and supervision, including household tasks, cooking, shopping, laundry, and independent living skills to the young people in their care. Actively promote the welfare, safety, personal development, and wellbeing of all Children. Follow the PACE model promoting therapeutic relationships between adults, children, families, and professionals involved in the children's care. To use creativity and imagination everyday. To maintain effective communication skills and written records. ??Good organisation, time keeping and problem-solving skills. To use creativity and imagination everyday. To aid children/young people with everyday tasks. ??To be open minded, fun loving and caring. ??Willing to travel with the children via company vehicle or public transport.

Working Hours:

0700-2300

40 hrs per week average over 52 weeks including additional sleep-in duties. Following a rolling three-week rota, working one shift on, two off, allowing for a greater work - life balance.

Job Type - Full Time

Salary Up to 33,000 per year

Sleep ins paid on top of base salary at a rate of 50-60, depending on size of home you work in.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Genuine passion for working with children and young people Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate effectively Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays Full manual UK Driving Licence

(preferred)

Right to work in the United Kingdom QCF Level 3: Children and Young people's Workforce or equivalent qualification Working with children 2 years

(required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,000.00-33,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Loyalty bonus Performance bonus Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Transport links
Schedule:

Day shift Flexitime Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) NVQ Level 3/4 Children & Young People Workforce (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 04/08/2025