Therapeutic Support Worker

URGENT – Therapeutic Support Workers Needed | Immediate Start Available

Make a real difference where it matters most

At Rahim Care Group Ltd, we don't just provide care — we create safe, stable, and nurturing homes where young people can rebuild trust, heal from past experiences, and move towards a brighter future.

We are looking for compassionate, resilient, and committed Therapeutic Support Workers to join our team supporting children aged 11–17 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), trauma backgrounds, autism, and learning difficulties.

This is an urgent role and we are looking for someone who can start with us as soon as possible.

If you're someone who leads with empathy, stays calm under pressure, and believes every young person deserves a second chance — we want to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Building trusting, positive relationships with young people through consistency and care
• Providing day-to-day emotional and practical support in a residential home
• Supporting young people to develop life skills, independence, and confidence
• Implementing care plans and therapeutic approaches (including PACE-informed practice)
• Managing behaviours using de-escalation and safe systems of work (including PI where required)
• Supporting attendance at education, appointments, and activities
• Working alongside social workers, therapists, and clinical teams to achieve the best outcomes
• Maintaining accurate records and safeguarding standards in line with Ofsted
• Contributing to a warm, homely environment where young people feel safe and valued

What we're looking for

• Experience working with children or young people (residential, education, youth work, or similar)
• Understanding of trauma-informed care, safeguarding, and behaviour support
• Calm, patient, and emotionally resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamworking skills
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays
• Full UK driving licence (preferred)
• Age 21+

Essential qualifications and training

• Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care — must be obtained within the first year of employment or earlier
• PMVA (Physical Management of Violent or Aggressive Behaviour) trained

Preferred

• Level 4 Diploma or equivalent advanced qualification
• Experience with trauma-informed therapeutic models (PACE, TCI, or similar)

What makes us different

At Rahim Care Group, we combine a family-style environment with professional therapeutic care. Our approach is:

• ✅ Trauma-informed and relationship-led
• ✅ Supported by clinical and therapeutic professionals
• ✅ Focused on positive behaviour support and emotional regulation
• ✅ Built around respect, dignity, and long-term outcomes

What you'll get

• Competitive pay: £15 - £16 per hour + overtime opportunities
• Comprehensive training and induction to build your skills and experience
• Ongoing career progression opportunities
• A supportive, close-knit team environment
• The chance to genuinely change lives every single day

Ready to apply?

If you're passionate about helping young people thrive and want a career with real purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an urgent vacancy, and an immediate or early start is ideal. Please send your CV along with a short cover letter outlining your experience and your availability, including your earliest possible start date, to [email protected].

Pay: £15.00-£16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Paid training
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person