Bank Therapeutic Carer (Driving Essential)

Role:

Bank Therapeutic Carer (Driving Essential)

Salary:

£12.60 per hour plus £45 sleep in rate

Hours:

Flexible (most shifts will include a sleep in)

Are you looking for a rewarding career?

We are looking for a caring and committed individual to help us change the lives of children who require our help.

“I think Timeout are a great company to work for. I love my job and feel that I am given the autonomy to make decisions in my role” ~ Therapeutic Carer ~ 5 years length of service ~

What you will be doing:

• Provide one‑to‑one therapeutic care in line with each child’s care plan.
• Create a safe, positive home environment filled with fun, stability, and opportunities.
• Support children with daily routines, appointments, education, activities, and trips (including UK and overseas holidays).
• Complete all required documentation accurately.
• Work across our homes as needed, with full support and supervision from your allocated manager.

Essential Requirements

• Over the age of 21 (Genuine Occupational Qualification – Equality Act 2010)
• Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent)
• Full driving licence and business car insurance
• Ability to work flexibly, including sleep‑ins

Benefits:

• The opportunity to be a part of changing a child’s life and their future
• We're a real living wage employer
• Expert clinical training delivered online and in-house throughout this role.
• Supervisions with your manager focusing on well-being and progression every 10 shifts
• 24/7 access to support by Management/ Senior Therapeutic Carers when on shift.
• Regular Team Meetings to ensure your wellbeing, create stronger relationships and promote innovative ideas

In addition, there are many ways we will reward you financially, including:

• Refer a friend incentive scheme, you will receive £50 once they are employed with us, and then a huge £350 upon successful completion of probationary period.
• Blue light discount card eligibility with access to more than 15,000 discounts

About Us:

Timeout Children’s Homes provides one‑to‑one therapeutic residential care for children aged 6–17. Established in 2004, we consistently achieve ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted ratings. We’re growing and looking for compassionate people who share our commitment to children’s safety, stability, and long‑term support.

The requirement is to be over the age of 21, this is a Genuine Occupational Qualification in line with Equality Act 2010.

For more information about who we are and what we do, visit our careers page below:

Timeout is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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