Therapeutic Childcare Worker

Overview

Job Title: Therapeutic Child Care Worker

Location: Hartlepool

Salary: £24,454 – £26,070 per annum (DOE)

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, nurturing, and consistent care to children and young people.
• Support children with their emotional and behavioural needs, following clear behaviour management and risk plans.
• Assist with daily routines, including activities, education, and community access.
• Transport children to and from school, appointments, and activities using a full UK driving licence.
• Contribute to a positive team environment, participating in regular supervision and training.
• Follow all safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children.
• Support children’s development towards independence or transition into foster care.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Emotional resilience and self-regulation.
• Reliability, consistency, and calmness under pressure.
• Willingness to learn and reflect on practice.
• Strong professional boundaries and safeguarding commitment.
• Ability to work rota-based shifts, including early, late, weekends, and sleep-in shifts.
• Experience working with children or in a care environment is desirable but not essential; values and attitude are more important.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.

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