Childcare Worker / Trainee Therapeutic Carer

Childcare Worker / Trainee Therapeutic CarerLocation: 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.*