Therapeutic Children's Home Care Worker

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Training and personal development programmes

Job summary

A leading local authority in the UK seeks dedicated individuals to work as therapeutic parents in a secure residential home for children. This role involves forming trusting relationships with vulnerable young people and engaging in their development through fun activities. Candidates should possess emotional intelligence and resilience, and experience with children is preferred but not essential. A competitive salary and training support are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a residential or secure setting is an advantage.
• Physically able to undertake the role and training.

Responsibilities

• Act as a ‘therapeutic parent’ and a role model to children.
• Form positive, trusting relationships with children.
• Engage in fun activities with children and staff.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Resilience

Patience

Empathy

Ability to handle challenging behavior

Job description

A leading local authority in the UK seeks dedicated individuals to work as therapeutic parents in a secure residential home for children. This role involves forming trusting relationships with vulnerable young people and engaging in their development through fun activities. Candidates should possess emotional intelligence and resilience, and experience with children is preferred but not essential. A competitive salary and training support are provided.