Childcare Worker / Trainee Therapeutic Carer
Location: Residential Children’s Homes (with potential work across other group settings)

We are seeking a committed and compassionate individual to join a therapeutic care environment, supporting children and young people with complex emotional and developmental needs. This role offers the opportunity to develop into a Therapeutic Carer through training, supervision, and hands-on experience.

Working Pattern

Full-time, shift-based (5 shifts per week)
Early shifts: 07:30 – 15:30
Late shifts:
14:30 – 22:30
Hourly rate depending on experience £12.50-£14.00 per hour
Weekend and occasional flexible working required

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality daily care to children and support their emotional, physical, and educational needs
Promote a safe, nurturing, and homely environment
Support children with routines, activities, and engagement in education
Assist with domestic tasks including cooking, cleaning, and general household duties
Maintain accurate records and contribute to care plans and reports
Support safeguarding and promote the welfare of all children at all times
Build positive, professional relationships with children, colleagues, families, and external professionals
Encourage positive behaviour using agreed therapeutic approaches
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and attend meetings, training, and supervision sessions
Contribute to a culture of safety, equality, and continuous improvement

Safeguarding & Compliance

Strong commitment to safeguarding and child protection is essential
All work is carried out in line with current legislation, regulatory frameworks, and organisational policies
Candidates must understand the importance of confidentiality and professional boundaries

What We’re Looking For

Understanding of child development and good childcare practice
Experience working with children or young people (desirable)
Good communication and written skills
Ability to work as part of a team and follow guidance
Basic ICT skills for record keeping and reporting
Awareness of the challenges faced by children in care
A patient, resilient, and emotionally aware approach
Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Development Opportunity

Full training and ongoing professional development provided
Opportunity to progress into a Therapeutic Carer role
Supportive supervision and structured career pathway

Additional Information

This is a rewarding but demanding role requiring emotional resilience and flexibility
Candidates must be willing to engage in reflective practice and continuous learning

*Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

Provide details for us to complete reference checks before employment.
Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.*

Francesca Young

francesca@pinktile.co.uk

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