Therapeutic Care Worker

Please note, unfortunately, we are unable to offer Sponsorship to any applicants.

Could you be a Therapeutic Care Worker?

We are looking for people to join one of 3 homes based around Pembrokeshire.

At St. David’s ASC, we create a therapeutic, stable and nurturing homes for children and young people aged 8–18 who have experienced trauma, emotional or behavioural challenges, or difficult life circumstances. Set within the beautiful landscapes of Pembrokeshire, our homes offer a safe, structured environment grounded in a therapeutic approach.

This is more than a job — it’s a chance to make a genuine, lasting impact on the lives of children and young people. We provide clear development pathways, a supportive team culture and the opportunity to build a long-term, meaningful career.

About the Role

As a Therapeutic Care Worker (TCW) at St Davids ASC, you will play a vital role in creating and sustaining a child-centred, therapeutic environment. You’ll support young people to grow in all areas of their life whilst promoting their emotional stability, safety and overall well-being to help them reach their full potential. This is an important and rewarding role with our children and young people at the very centre of our approach

In this role, you will:

· Provide daily routines while maintaining exceptional standards of care and safeguarding

· Contribute to planning and delivering personalised support plans

· Offer consistent emotional, social and behavioural guidance to children and young people.

· Work collaboratively with our therapeutic team

· Maintain essential documentation and contribute to staff development

The Qualities We Value:

* Empathetic, calm and reflective in their approach

* Strong team players with a commitment to professional growth

* Safe and consistent role models for young people from challenging backgrounds

* Emotionally resilient, adaptable and confident in managing complex situations

* Reliable, dedicated and willing to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends

Our Requirements

· Right to work in the UK

· Aged 21+ (due to regulatory requirements)

· Full manual UK driving licence (you will transport the children and young people using company vehicles)

· Enhanced DBS check (funded by us)

· Ability to work a 39‑hour rota, including some unsociable hours

· Ability to provide suitable references

· A caring, resilient nature with a strong commitment to safeguarding

· Good written and organisational skills for documentation and compliance

Why Work With Us?

Working with us means being part of a supportive, rewarding environment where your well‑being and professional growth truly matter. Our benefits include:

* Competitive pay rates

* Annual salary review

* 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays from your first year

* Sick pay and family‑friendly policies

* Childcare support for children, up to the age of 14

* Free on‑site parking

* MediCash scheme offering cashback on semi‑private healthcare, gym membership and more!

* Fully funded vocational qualifications and ongoing training

* Reimbursement for Social Care Wales Registration or Re‑Registration

* Free meals provided during your shifts

* Casual dress code

* Refer‑a‑friend bonus of up to £1000

* Blue Light Card discount scheme

* Regular staff social events

* Comprehensive induction programme to set you up for success

* Company pension

With exceptional benefits and all our homes rated Excellent, this is a workplace where you can thrive, grow and feel genuinely valued. Why look anywhere else when you can build your future with us?

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, fair, and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and ensure that recruitment, progression, and development decisions are made solely on merit, free from discrimination or bias
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed