Children's Support Worker - Full Training Provided

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd; Newark and Sherwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid

In-house training

Career progression

Pension

Maternity/Paternity

Masters-level training

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd is recruiting a Therapeutic Residential Worker for a National Charity delivering therapeutic care to vulnerable children and young people. This role offers fully funded training, in-house progression to Child Psychotherapist, and a strong support network.

Expect weekend work, sleepovers, and early mornings/evenings. A competitive starting salary (£33,750) and 40 days of annual leave are provided, along with DBS paid and extensive in-house development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Support Worker in a similar setting (desirable as full training provided).
• Ability to help children with emotional, physical and developmental needs.
• Strong report-building and teamwork capabilities.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support children with emotional, physical and developmental needs.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy and resilience.
• Model appropriate behaviour and be a positive role model.
• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of the children.

Skills

Support Worker

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Children's Support Worker - Full Training Provided

Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you keen to work with an outstanding provider who offers clear development and progression opportunities? Do you have a passion for personal development?

If you have answered yes to any of the above, then please get in touch as we have an opportunity available with National Charity who specialises in providing Therapeutic care, education and treatment to vulnerable children and young people.

On offer is a fully funded, industry accredited training programme which offers you an excellent career progression into management or as a qualified Child Psychotherapist. My client has a fantastic reputation for nurturing staff and are an industry leader with their in house training programmes.

This is a role where you will be working with one of the most reputable care providers in the area and will benefit from ongoing training and support to ensure you have everything you need to become successful in the role.

Please note, this role will include working weekends, sleep overs, morning and evenings so flexibility is required.

Benefits for the Therapeutic Residential Worker include:

• Starting salary of £33,750
• Full-time contract
• 40 days annual leave
• Paid for DBS
• Industry leading training program - up to Masters equivalent in Child Psychotherapy
• On-going progression opportunities
• Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!
• The opportunity to gain accredited Child Psychotherapist, fully funded in house

Responsibilities of the Therapeutic Residential Worker:

• Experience working as a Support Worker in a similar setting (desirable as full training provided)
• Ensuring to help the children with their emotional, physical and developmental needs.
• Display yourself as an appropriate role model
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy and resilience
• Encourage positive life experiences for the children
• Strong experience building report
• Strong experience working in a team environment
• Ability to communicate in a positive and open manner
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of others

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