Therapeutic Support Worker - Full Training Provided

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as Therapeutic Residential Workers. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable young people, providing support and guidance in a nurturing environment. With a fully funded training program and clear pathways for progression, you will gain valuable skills in managing complex behaviors and become a vital part of a reputable care provider. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Starting salary of £24,960

£65 per sleep-in completed

Paid for DBS

Industry leading training

Management development program

Pension benefits

Maternity and paternity benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work, schools, or social care is essential.
• Full driving license is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support children with emotional, physical, and developmental needs.
• Encourage positive life experiences and display appropriate role model behavior.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable young people

Empathy

Resilience

Flexibility

Role modeling

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Young People

Degree in 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.

Please only apply if you have a full driving license.

Benefits for the Therapeutic Residential Worker include:

• Starting salary of £24,960 + £65 per sleep-in completed
• 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.

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