Therapeutic Care Worker – Gables House, Tenterden, Kent

Childhood First; Ashford; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Therapeutic Care Worker to join their team at Gables House. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a specialist residential children's home, providing care and education to children aged 11 to 13. The position emphasizes safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, fostering supportive relationships, and collaborating with external partners. With a commitment to professional development, the organization supports team members in gaining qualifications while making a real difference in the lives of young people. This is a fulfilling role for those passionate about child welfare and therapeutic care.

Benefits

40 days’ annual leave

Up to 6% employer pension contribution

Health benefit and life assurance

Opportunity to become a qualified child psychotherapist

Qualifications

• Experience in therapeutic work with children is desirable but not mandatory.
• Support and training available for suitable candidates without experience.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Developing nurturing relationships with children in a residential setting.

Skills

Therapeutic Care

Child Welfare

Team Collaboration

Education

Relevant Childcare Qualification

Job description

Therapeutic Care Worker – Gables House, Tenterden, Kent

Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Kent
Communities:
Gables House - Kent
Salary: £33,750 per annum
Closing Date: Ongoing

• 40 days’ annual leave,
• Up to 6% employer pension contribution,
• Health benefit and life assurance.
• The unique opportunity to become a qualified child psychotherapist whilst working in children’s home.

Gables House is a specialist residential children’s home providing a programme of care, treatment and education for up to 8 children aged between 11 to 13 years on admission.

Childhood First is a teaching organisation; we encourage and facilitate 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 wellbeing 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.

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.