Therapeutic Care Worker – Earthsea House, Honingham, Norfolk

Childhood First; Australia; On-site; AUD 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A children’s care organisation in Norfolk is seeking a Therapeutic Care Worker to safeguard and promote the welfare of children aged 5 to 10 years. The role involves working within a supportive team to develop nurturing relationships and meet the overall needs of the children. Suitable candidates will be trained to become qualified child psychotherapists. Benefits include 40 days’ annual leave and a relocation package.

Benefits

40 days’ annual leave

Up to 6% employer pension contribution

Health benefit and life assurance

Relocation package considered

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential setting is desirable.
• Willingness to undertake training to become a qualified child psychotherapist.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
• Develop nurturing relationships with children.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders.

Skills

Experience of working with children therapeutically

Ability to develop safe and supportive relationships

Teamwork with external stakeholders

Job description

Therapeutic Care Worker – Earthsea House, Honingham, Norfolk

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Norfolk

Communities: Earthsea House - Norfolk

Salary: £33,750 per annum

Closing Date: Ongoing

Benefits we offer include

• 40 days’ annual leave
• Up to 6% employer pension contribution
• Health benefit and life assurance
• Relocation package considered
• The unique opportunity to become a qualified child psychotherapist whilst working in a children’s home
• 45 working hours per week plus sleep in duties

Earthsea House, Honingham, Norfolk provides placements for up to ten children aged between 5 to 10 years on admission.

Childhood First is a teaching organisation. We encourage and facilitate the learning of our team by offering opportunities to undertake further psychotherapeutic and management training, leading to a range of academic and professional qualifications.

Experience of working with children therapeutically or in a residential setting is desirable; however, we are able to support and train suitable candidates without experience. The role entails safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well‑being of children and young people to develop to their full potential. This is accomplished through working as part of a team to develop safe, supportive and nurturing relationships with children and working with external stakeholders / partners to meet the overall needs of the children placed at the home.

To apply, please download and complete the application from below and return to [e-mail]

Childhood First is committed to safeguarding children. We follow safer recruitment guidelines and all appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and references.

No Recruitment Agencies, we only work with our approved PSL.

Documents

Information Pack, Guidance notes for making an application, Childhood First Application form