Therapeutic Support Worker

Here at **Amegreen Childrens Services Ltd**, we have a new and exciting opportunity for a **Support Worker** **to join our expanding dedicated team to help and provide exceptional care across all our homes and make a lasting impact on the lives of children. You will join us on a **full-time, permanent basis** and in return, you will receive a **competitive salary of £22,000 plus sleep ins paid at £45.00 per sleep in on weekdays and £50 per sleep in at weekends (Saturday and Sunday only) OTE up to £29,000 per annum**

At **Amegreen Childrens Services Ltd**, we are dedicated to providing exceptional residential care for children aged 5 to 18. Since our establishment in 2013, we have been committed to giving them the best possible start in life.

We take immense pride in achieving a good and outstanding rating from Ofsted across all our homes.

**Benefits you will receive**:

- _Access to the Blue Light Card and Discounts_
- _Company pension_
- _Sick pay (after probationary period)_
- _Refer a friend payment scheme_
- _Free onsite parking_
- _Employee Assistance Programme_
- _Casual dress code_
- _Private use of company caravan (when not in use for our children)_

**About the **Support Worker **role**:
As a Residential Care Worker, you will act as a positive role model for the children within Amegreen Children’s Services, offering care and support based on structure, consistency, and nurturing as part of day-to-day living, always ensuring the safety of each child.

**Key responsibilities as an **Support Worker**:

- _Being intuitive to children’s needs, both physical and emotional_
- _Being alert to any indication of stress or abuse and reporting accordingly_
- _Promoting good personal hygiene among all children_
- _Communicating with parents, teachers, therapists, and social workers_
- _Facilitating family contact when appropriate_
- _Listening to, guiding, and advising children sensitively, offering comfort during challenging times and sharing their joy when appropriate_
- _Being aware of Child Protection issues, guidelines, and procedures_
- _Carrying out administrative duties and maintaining accurate records and reports_

**Skills and experience required as our **Support Worker**:

- Ability to manage personal/professional boundaries
- Ability to engage in a variety of activities to develop and sustain appropriate relationships with the children
- Personal authority
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability and preparedness to recognize and deal appropriately with conflict, and to receive and give constructive feedback
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with stress
- Ability to work autonomously within the role's boundaries and organisational structure
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays, and attend residential holidays with the children during school holidays
- Physical ability to meet the demands of the role

**Closing Date**: XXXX

If you feel you have the passion for helping children and are eager to contribute to the growth and success of our services as our **Support Worker**, **then please click “**apply**” now - We’d love to hear from you

**Equality and Diversity**:
Amegreen is committed to being an organisation that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment.

**Safeguarding and GDPR**:
Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements and training on these policies and processes is mandatory for all employees. All employees are expected to understand and promote effective Safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their employment with Amegreen Children’s Services.