Therapeutic Care Worker – Greenfields House, Tenterden, Kent

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Therapeutic Care Worker to join their team at Greenfields House. This role offers the opportunity to work in a specialist residential children’s home, providing care, treatment, and education for children aged 5 to 13. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and the chance to become a qualified child psychotherapist. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and are looking for a supportive environment with training opportunities, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

40 days’ annual leave

Up to 6% employer pension contribution

Health benefits and life assurance

Opportunity to become a qualified child psychotherapist

Qualifications

• Experience working with children therapeutically or in residential settings is desirable.
• Training and support will be provided for suitable candidates.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Develop safe, supportive, and nurturing relationships with children.
• Work with external stakeholders to meet children's needs.

Skills

Therapeutic experience with children

Relationship building

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Relevant child care qualification

Job description

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Therapeutic Care Worker – Greenfields House, Tenterden, Kent

Location: Kent, United Kingdom

Employer: Childhood First

Job Category: Other

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: £33,750 per annum

Closing Date: Ongoing

EU Work Permit Required: Yes

Job Reference: 8aaefded2953

Job Views: 3

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Benefits:

• 40 days’ annual leave
• Upto 6% employer pension contribution
• Health benefits and life assurance
• Opportunity to become a qualified child psychotherapist while working in a children’s home

About Greenfields House:

Greenfields House is a specialist residential children’s home providing care, treatment, and education for up to 10 children aged 5 to 13 years.

About Childhood First:

Childhood First is a teaching organization committed to learning and professional development, offering opportunities for further psychotherapeutic and management training leading to various qualifications.

Role Responsibilities:

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
• Develop safe, supportive, and nurturing relationships with children
• Work with external stakeholders to meet children's needs

Candidate Requirements:

Experience working with children therapeutically or in residential settings is desirable but not essential; training and support will be provided for suitable candidates.

Additional Information:

This role involves working 45 hours per week plus sleep-in duties. All appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references. We do not work with recruitment agencies.

Documents and Application:

Information Pack and Guidance notes are available. Apply Online: Click Here to Apply.