Therapeutic Support Worker - Full Training Provided

Charles Hunter Associates; Bristol; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Therapeutic Children's Home provider in the UK is seeking a Therapeutic Residential Worker to support vulnerable young people. The role offers a fully funded industry-accredited training program, flexible working hours, and a pathway to managerial positions. Candidates should have a background in psychology or social care and be committed to promoting children's wellbeing and development.

Benefits

Paid DBS

Industry-leading training and management development program

Ongoing progression opportunities

Pension benefits

Maternity and paternity benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Support Worker or in a similar setting is desirable.
• Ability to communicate positively and openly.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of others.

Responsibilities

• Support the emotional, physical and developmental needs of children.
• Serve as a positive role model for children.
• Encourage positive life experiences for the children.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Degree in Psychology, Youth Work, or Mental Health

Job description

Do you have experience working with vulnerable young people in youth work, schools or social care? Or are you a graduate in Psychology, Young People or Mental Health? If yes, do you want to work with and have a direct influence on positive outcomes for the UK's most vulnerable children? Apply here!

If you have answered yes to any of the above, then please get in touch as we have an opportunity available with a leading Therapeutic Children's Home company who have services across the UK and are one of the most reputable in the sector.

On offer is a fully funded, industry accredited training programme which offers you an excellent specialist training in managing behaviours such as Trauma, Sexual Exploitation and Attachment Disorders on top of a Diploma Level 3 Residential Childcare. This role offers clear progression pathways from Support Worker into Managerial roles.

This is a role where you will be working with one of the most reputable care providers in the area and will benefit from ongoing training and support to ensure you have everything you need to become successful in the role.

Please note, this role will include working weekends, sleep overs, morning and evenings so flexibility is required.

Benefits for the Therapeutic Residential Worker include:

• Salary earnings up to £29,000
• Full-time contract
• Paid for DBS
• Industry leading training and management development program - up to Level 5 Leadership and Management
• On-going progression opportunities
• Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!

Responsibilities of the Therapeutic Residential Worker:

• Experience working as a Support Worker in a similar setting (including SEN or PRU schools, youth work, youth offending, children's social care - desirable as full training given)
• Ensuring to help the children with their emotional, physical and developmental needs.
• Display yourself as an appropriate role model
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy and resilience
• Encourage positive life experiences for the children
• Strong experience building report
• Strong experience working in a team environment
• Ability to communicate in a positive and open manner
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of others

If you are looking for your next move, apply here!