<div data-v-0e62ab25="" class="flex xs12"><div data-v-0e62ab25=""><p id="isPasted" style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><strong>We're not looking for heroes.</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">Heroes turn up, save the day and leave.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">The children who live with us need something much rarer.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">They need adults who stay.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">Adults who keep showing up, even when trust takes time. Adults who remain calm when emotions run high. Adults who understand that sometimes the most important thing you can offer a child is consistency.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">The children who live in our homes have experienced significant challenges in their lives. Some have learning disabilities, autism, or complex emotional needs. Many have learnt through experience that adults don't always stick around.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">That's where you come in.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><strong>Success in this role doesn't always look the way people imagine.</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">Sometimes it's helping a child attend school for the first time in weeks.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">Sometimes it's teaching a young person how to cook their favourite meal.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">Sometimes it's supporting someone through a difficult day safely.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">Sometimes it's hearing a child laugh more than they did when they first moved in.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">The biggest achievements are rarely dramatic.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">They're usually found in hundreds of ordinary moments that, over time, help children feel safer, happier and more confident about their future.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><strong>What you'll be doing</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">As a Residential Therapeutic Care Worker, you'll be part of a child's everyday life.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">You'll help create a home where children feel safe, valued and encouraged to achieve their potential.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">You'll support with:</p><ul type="disc"><li>Daily routines, school runs and appointments</li><li>Activities, hobbies and new experiences</li><li>Building confidence, independence and life skills</li><li>Supporting children through difficult emotions</li><li>Working alongside families and professionals</li><li>Recording and celebrating progress</li><li>Creating a warm, safe and nurturing home environment</li></ul><p><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">No two days are the same, but every day matters.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><strong>Who we're looking for</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">We're interested in who you are as much as what you've done.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">You might already work in care, education or youth work. Equally, you may be looking for a career that has real meaning and purpose.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">We're looking for people who are:</p><ul type="disc"><li>Resilient and emotionally aware</li><li>Calm under pressure</li><li>Good at building relationships</li><li>Willing to learn and reflect</li><li>Committed to helping children thrive</li></ul><p><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">Due to the specific location of the home, you will need access to your own car as it is unreachable by public transport.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><strong>The practical bits</strong></p><ul type="disc"><li>Salary: <strong>£29,232 per year</strong></li><li>Additional sleep-in payments paid at £80 per sleep in.</li><li>Full-time, permanent role</li><li>Mixture of long days, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins</li><li>Fully funded training and qualifications</li><li>Ongoing development and progression opportunities</li><li>Regular supervision and reflective practice</li></ul><p><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><strong>Why people stay in this job</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">Because every so often, often when you least expect it, you realise you've made a difference.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">A young person trusts you enough to ask for help.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">A child achieves something they never thought they could.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">A conversation that seemed ordinary at the time becomes a turning point.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">Those moments are why this work matters.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><strong>If you're looking for a career with purpose, challenge and the opportunity to genuinely change lives, we'd love to hear from you</strong>.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br>&nbsp;YMCA Robin Hood Group is committed to equal opportunities, promoting diversity, and creating an inclusive culture where all staff can thrive.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">Should you require any adjustments to support your full participation in our recruitment process, we would encourage you to share your needs with us so we can support you with your requirements. &nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;">We follow rigorous safer recruitment processes to ensure the protection of children, young people, and adults at risk. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and thorough vetting as part of our commitment to safeguarding.</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px;"><br></p></div></div>