Swansea Council’s Children’s Residential Services are seeking a Grade 8 (SCP 25‑29) Residential Therapeutic Care Co‑ordinator (37 hours/week) permanent to embed therapeutic, trauma‑informed, relationship‑based care throughout the service. The post holder will work closely with children, families, residential staff, social workers and partner agencies to ensure care plans are child‑centred, coordinated and linked to therapeutic goals.
You will provide coaching, mentoring and quality assurance for personal and direct work plans, and contribute to multi‑agency reviews and reflective practice. This role offers the chance to shape a safe, nurturing environment where young people can build resilience and achieve positive outcomes.
The Residential Therapeutic Care Coordinator will:
- Support the implementation and ongoing development of the service's therapeutic model of care.
- Provide practice leadership and guidance to residential staff teams.
- Lead staff in the delivery of therapeutic, trauma-informed and child-centred care practices.
- Support the development, implementation and quality assurance of care plans, behaviour support strategies and direct work programmes.
- Facilitate reflective practice, coaching and learning opportunities for residential staff.
- Work closely with Registered Managers and Deputy Managers to promote consistency and excellence in practice.
- Support staff to understand and respond effectively to the impact of trauma, attachment difficulties and adverse childhood experiences.
- Work alongside partner agencies and professionals to ensure coordinated and effective support for children and young people.
- Ensure children's voices, wishes and feelings remain at the centre of planning and decision-making.
We are looking for an individual who:
- Has significant experience of working with children and young people within residential care, social care, education, health or a related field.
- Has a sound understanding of trauma-informed practice, attachment theory and child development.
- Can confidently lead, influence and support staff teams to deliver high-quality care.
- Has experience of coaching, mentoring or developing others.
- Demonstrates excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Can build effective relationships with children, families, colleagues and partner agencies.
- Is committed to promoting the rights, wellbeing and aspirations of children and young people.
In return, Swansea Council offers:
- The opportunity to contribute to the continued development of our residential children's services.
- A supportive and values-led working environment.
- Access to ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
- Regular supervision and support.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.
If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and want to play a central role in embedding therapeutic practice across our residential services, we would welcome your application.
For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Kate Pope Kate.Pope@swansea.gov.uk
Swansea Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
The salary for the position is Grade 8 £37,563 - £41,177 per annum. Full time - permanent.
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/media/30267/Cydlynydd-Gofal-Therapiwtig-Preswyl_Residential-Therapeutic-Care-Co-ordinator_CY_EN/pdf/6oSS.74676_CY_EN.pdf?m=1793358734797
- Support implementation and ongoing development of the service’s therapeutic model of care.
- Provide practice leadership, coaching and mentoring to residential staff teams.
- Lead delivery of trauma‑informed, child‑centred care practices and behaviour support strategies.
- Oversee quality assurance of personal care plans and direct work programmes.
- Facilitate reflective practice sessions and learning opportunities for staff.
- Collaborate with Registered and Deputy Managers to promote consistency and excellence in practice.
- Translate psychological formulations into practical care strategies alongside the ITS team.
- Represent the service at multi‑agency meetings and reviews to ensure coordinated support.
- Champion children’s voices, wishes and feelings in all planning and decision‑making.
- Maintain safeguarding standards and ensure compliance with DBS and council policies.
- Significant experience working with children and young people in residential or therapeutic settings.
- Level 4 qualification in Care or a relevant health/education field.
- Commitment to work toward a Level 1 qualification in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP).
- Recognised coaching qualification (or willingness to obtain).
- Strong understanding of trauma‑informed practice, attachment theory and child development.
- Proven ability to lead, influence and support staff teams.
- Experience in coaching, mentoring or developing others.
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships with children, families, colleagues and partner agencies.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
