Therapeutic Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Shifnal; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for compassionate Therapeutic Support Workers to join their team in Shifnal. This role involves supporting young individuals with social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties in a nurturing environment. The organization emphasizes a holistic care model, ensuring that each resident receives personalized attention and support. With a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare, this opportunity not only allows you to make a significant impact but also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including mental health support and a flexible benefits platform. If you have a big heart and a desire to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support Services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Discount Options

Critical Illness Cover

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.
• A passion to make a difference in residents' lives.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Calmness

Job description

Job Description

Acorn Education is recruiting Therapeutic Support Workers to join our team in Shifnal, Shropshire. Ivy Farm, located in the West Midlands division, supports young people aged 7-18 years with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. The accommodation, with a capacity of 5, is close to Shifnal and offers a holistic model of care and education designed to provide an enriching and positive environment. Ivy Farm is supported by a specialist independent Ofsted registered school that provides a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.

We are within a commutable distance of Telford, Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, Walsall, West Bromwich, and other surrounding towns and villages.

Our Offerings and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Earn £1000 by referring a friend
• Access to a wide range of mental health support services and physical health checks under the 'Your Wellbeing Matters' program
• Market-leading benefits through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista, allowing you to choose benefits such as:
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, including high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants, and more!
• Critical illness cover

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
• A big heart and passion to make a difference in residents' lives
• Patience, resilience, and calmness

Additional Information

At Acorn Education, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and adults. All successful applicants will undergo a free, fully enhanced DBS check and reimbursement of the Update Service fee.

We are proud to be certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year.