Therapeutic Care Worker – Oakwood House, Tenterden, Kent

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Therapeutic Care Worker to join their dedicated team at Oakwood House. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to become a qualified child psychotherapist while providing essential care and support to children aged 11 to 16. You will work collaboratively to create nurturing environments that promote the welfare and development of young individuals. With a commitment to professional growth, the organization supports ongoing training and development, making this an ideal position for those passionate about making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

40 days’ annual leave

Up to 6% employer pension contribution

Health benefit and life assurance

Training for psychotherapeutic qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience working with children therapeutically or in a residential setting is desirable.
• Willingness to undertake further psychotherapeutic and management training.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Developing safe, supportive, and nurturing relationships with children.

Skills

Therapeutic Care

Child Safeguarding

Team Collaboration

Education

Psychotherapy Training

Child Development Studies

Job description

Therapeutic Care Worker – Oakwood House, Tenterden, Kent

Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Kent
Communities:
Oakwood 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.

Oakwood House is a specialist residential children’s home providing a programme of care, treatment and education for up to 4 children aged between 11 to 16 years.

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. This 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.