Therapeutic Care Worker – Gables House, Tenterden, Kent

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

Job summary

A children's care organization in Kent seeks a committed Therapeutic Care Worker for a full-time role at Gables House. The successful candidate will support children aged 11 to 13, safeguarding their welfare and promoting their development in a nurturing environment. Opportunities for training in psychotherapy are available. The position includes 40 days of annual leave and a salary of £33,750, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration with external partners to fulfill the children's needs.

Benefits

40 days’ annual leave

Up to 6% employer pension contribution

Health benefit and life assurance

Relocation package considered

Training to become a qualified child psychotherapist

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children therapeutically or in a residential setting is desirable.
• Suitable candidates without experience can receive support and training.
• Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to support the wellbeing of children and young people.
• Develop safe, supportive, and nurturing relationships.
• Collaborate with external partners to meet children's needs.

Skills

Experience in therapeutic work with children

Ability to develop nurturing relationships

Collaboration with external stakeholders

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

Gables House, Biddenden, Kent

• 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 children’s home
• 45 working hours per week plus sleep in duties

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.

Documents

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