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Therapeutic Worker

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 12.71 - 13 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: South East

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

Onpoint Care is a trusted and well‑established staffing agency, proudly supporting children’s residential homes across East Sussex. As demand for high‑quality therapeutic support continues to grow, we are expanding our team and looking for skilled, compassionate Therapeutic Workers who are committed to creating safe, nurturing, and trauma‑informed environments for children and young people.
About the Role
As a Therapeutic Worker with OnPoint Care, you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma, adversity, or disrupted attachments. You’ll work within residential settings to provide consistent, emotionally attuned care that promotes safety, stability, and positive development.
Your role will involve building trusting relationships, supporting emotional regulation, implementing therapeutic strategies, and contributing to a structured, child‑centred environment. Every shift you work will make a meaningful difference in a young person’s life.
What We’re Looking For
Skills & Attributes
  * Strong communication skills and the ability to build safe, trusting relationships
  * Emotionally resilient, calm, and confident when supporting children with complex needs
  * Understanding of trauma‑informed practice and therapeutic approaches
  * Ability to work consistently within boundaries, routines, and behaviour support plans
  * Reliable, professional, and able to work independently or as part of a team
  * Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Qualifications & Requirements
  * Minimum 3 months’ experience supporting children or young people in residential, educational, or community settings
  * Experience working with behaviours that challenge or emotional/behavioural difficulties
  * Training or knowledge in PBS, safeguarding, trauma‑informed practice, or behaviour intervention (desirable)
  * Willingness to complete induction and mandatory training
  * Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references
  * Right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available)
What We Offer
  * Competitive pay rates
  * Double hourly pay on bank holidays
  * Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle – full‑time, part‑time, days, evenings, nights, or weekends
  * Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  * A supportive agency team who value your work and wellbeing
  * The opportunity to make a genuine, lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people

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