Therapeutic Support Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Tenterden; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national charity in Tenterden is seeking a Therapeutic Residential Worker dedicated to supporting vulnerable children. This full-time position offers a starting salary of £33,750, with extensive benefits including a fully funded training program in Child Psychotherapy. The role involves providing emotional and physical support to children, demonstrating positive behaviors, and requires flexibility with working hours. Opportunities for advancement and development are abundant within this reputable organization.

Benefits

Starting salary of £33,750

40 days annual leave

Paid DBS

Industry leading training program

Pension and maternity/paternity benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in similar setting is desirable but full training is provided.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy and resilience.
• Committed to supporting and promoting children's wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Help children with emotional, physical and developmental needs.
• Encourage positive life experiences for children.
• Serve as an appropriate role model.

Skills

Experience working as a Support Worker

Strong experience building rapport

Strong experience working in a team environment

Ability to communicate positively

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you keen to work with an outstanding provider who offers clear development and progression opportunities? Do you have a passion for personal development? Apply here!

If you have answered yes to any of the above, then please get in touch as we have an opportunity available with National Charity who specialises in providing Therapeutic care, education and treatment to vulnerable children and young people.

On offer is a fully funded, industry accredited training programme which offers you an excellent career progression into management or as a qualified Child Psychotherapist.My client has a fantastic reputation for nurturing staff and are an industry leader with their in house training programmes.

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:

• Starting salary of £33,750
• Full-time contract
• 40 days annual leave
• Paid for DBS
• Industry leading training program - up to Masters equivalent in Child Psychotherapy
• On-going progression opportunities
• Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!
• The opportunity to gain accredited Child Psychotherapist, fully funded in house

Responsibilities of the Therapeutic Residential Worker:

• Experience working as a Support Worker in a similar setting (desirable as full training provided)
• 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!