Therapeutic Support Worker

Ivy Farm; Shifnal; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivy Farm is seeking a compassionate Therapeutic Support Worker to join our dedicated team in Shifnal, providing support for young people aged 7-18 with social and emotional difficulties. The role requires a valid UK Driving Licence, patience, and a passion for fostering positive change. Join us in creating rewarding experiences in a nurturing, holistic environment.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits Platform Vista

Health and wellbeing benefits

Discount options

Critical illness cover

Life assurance

Pension scheme with optional contributions

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required.
• A big heart and passion to make a difference to the residents’ lives.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Calmness

Passion for making a difference

Job description

Acorn Education, are recruiting Therapeutic Support Workers to join our team in Shifnal, Shropshire.

Ivy Farm is in the West Midlands division supporting young people aged 7-18 years with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.

The accommodation has a capacity of 5, located 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 our young people with a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.

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

We are friendly and fun, and though there are challenges, everything we do is dedicated to creating rewarding experiences – for those we look after and for everyone in our team!

Our next Therapeutic Support Worker will be someone who has:

1. Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required
2. A big heart and passion to make a difference to the residents’ lives.
3. Patience, resilience, and calmness.

We offer market-leading benefits through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants, and more!
• Critical illness cover

Additionally, we provide:

• Social network login/join options
• Perks such as life assurance, pension scheme with optional contributions, and the chance to earn £1000 by referring a friend.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a free, fully enhanced DBS check and reimbursement of the Update Service fee.

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