Qualified Therapeutic Support Worker
Location: Market Drayton, Newport or Whitchurch, Shropshire
Working Pattern: 173 Hours + Sleeps
Hours of work: 07:30 - 23:00 (Approx) - Rolling 2 on 4 off
Salary: £27,631 - £30,377 [dependant on experience]
Sleep-in Payments: Additional £65 per night [Average up to £4,000 per year]
Company Pension Scheme
Fully funded training & qualifications
Please note: UK Applicants only. We are unable to offer sponsorship visas.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Physis Care as a Therapeutic Support Worker, supporting young people to overcome significant trauma, build resilience, and achieve their full potential.
We operate a number of specialist residential homes across Whitchurch, Newport, and Market Drayton.
As part of our dedicated and nurturing team, you will provide therapeutic, child-centred care to young people aged 11–18, who have experienced trauma and may be vulnerable to, or at risk of, exploitation. Through positive relationships, consistency, and compassion, you will play a vital role in helping young people feel safe, valued, and empowered to progress.
At Physis Care, we pride ourselves on our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture, where teamwork, shared values, and professional development are at the heart of everything we do.
Benefits you can expect:
Competitive salary with enhanced rates for qualified staff
Fully funded qualifications and Career Development Pathway
Free meals while on shift
Paid birthday off
Supportive and inclusive working environment
£150 annual wellbeing allowance*
Life insurance from day one (3x annual salary)
Free specialist training
Referral scheme – earn £500 for every successful referral*
Fully paid induction programme
Company pension scheme
*T&C's Apply
Experience and qualifications you will have:
Level 3 QCF Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – Essential
Full UK Driving Licence – Essential (use of onsite vehicles required)
Experience working with young people with complex needs in a residential setting.
Calm, resilient and confident in challenging situations
Strong child-centred values and decision-making
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
What’s Involved with the Role of a Support Worker?
Model and implement the Physis Model of Therapeutic Care to provide a safe, nurturing environment
Support the emotional, social, and educational development of young people through individual and group work
Work under the direction of the Registered Manager, and run shifts as required (Senior)
Act as a consistent caregiver, ensuring daily needs and individual care plans are met
Promote safeguarding and welfare at all times
Act as an ambassador for Physis Care and work effectively with external agencies
Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Any unspent conviction/cautions should be declared at the point of application. Any adult cautions (simple or conditional) or spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 should also be declared.