Therapeutic Residential Worker

13 hours ago

Gateshead Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom Action for Children Full time

Therapeutic Residential Worker

Salary: up to £28,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Gateshead, Tyne & Wear

Contract/Hours: Permanent/Full Time - 37 hours per week

Benefits:

  • 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
  • Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
  • Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
  • Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
  • Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Last year, we helped more than 687,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.

Why Action for Children?

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.

A bit about the role

We are looking for someone who has a strong background in children's residential care who is focused and passionate about changing the lives of our children and young people for the better.

We are looking for Children's Therapeutic Residential Worker to become a part of our family home and care for our children and young people who have complex emotional challenges this role can be emotionally and physically challenging. You will need to be dynamic, patient, empathetic and understanding and will support and inspire them grow and flourish.

The Therapeutic Practitioner role encompasses all aspects of care for our young people including supporting the development of their independence, social and life skills and working with the team to provide a safe and secure environment and loving homes for them to live and thrive in.

About the service

Ayton Villa is currently a home for two children, offering a warm and inviting environment with a charming outdoor area for the children to relish. It is their cherished home and it is the responsibility of the team to ensure they feel comfortable and secure at all times.

What you'll be doing:

In the role of Therapeutic Residential Worker, you will be promoting Action for Children's values as well as supporting the Registered Manager and team to achieve positive outcomes in the lives of our young people.

Let's talk about you.

Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We're looking for someone with a 'can do' attitude to join our team. Ideally, you'll have:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or equivalent
  • A positive and confident approach to engaging with children and young people.
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Provide emotional and social support to children and young people who can display challenging emotional and social difficulties.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

  • Having a positive proactive outlook in providing support to children.
  • Taking responsibility for the personal care and the daily needs of the young people.
  • Being resilient in supporting children through challenging situations.
  • Being responsible for the safeguarding of young people.
  • Maintaining accurate daily records.

Let's talk about you

Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We are looking for someone with a 'can do' attitude to join our team. Ideally you will have:

  • Demonstrable experience of working in a care setting and developing positive relationships through trust
  • Application of a range of techniques to co-ordinate and communicate with service users and their families
  • Demonstrate a solution focused approach to address problems, individually and in a team setting
  • Demonstrate emotional resilience to respond to the challenging nature of the role
  • Possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent) or if you do not possess this you must be prepared to complete this within 2 years of commencing employment with us, full support will be provided.

We look forward to hearing from you

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