Therapeutic Residential Worker

5 months ago


Gateshead, United Kingdom Action for Children Full time

**_Role: Therapeutic Residential Worker_**:
**Salary: £23,151.50 - £28,000 (depending on qualification)**

**Location: Tyne & Wear**

**Contract/Hours: Permanent Full-time 37hrs per week**

**Benefits**:Benefits**: 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, excellent training and development opportunities including professional qualifications, flexible maternity, adoption and paternity packages, up to 7% employer contribution pension, health and wellbeing assistance, staff discount portal with your favourite brands, Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers.

**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 670,000 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**

Our Therapeutic Support Workers create a safe and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop. You will ensure their wellbeing is prioritised by delivering personalised care, guidance and advocacy. It is key that they stay safe and healthy and can reach their full potential.

In return we will offer you amazing opportunities to progress within our organisation.

**A**bout the service**

Ayton Villa is currently a home for two children, its is a beautiful homely setting with lovely outdoor space for the children to enjoy. As Therapeutic Support Worker you will provide the therapeutic care and support needed for each individual child. Provide emotional and physical support to allow the children to reach their full potential in sometimes challenging circumstances.

**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.

**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 records of children's stays.

**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.

Working here is so much more than a job and who knows where it'll take you Whether this is a career change for you or the next step in your journey, we'd love to hear from you.

**Good to know**

Application Process

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.

**Talent Pool**

We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't.

**Diversity, equality and inclusion**

Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.

**Don't meet every single requirement?**

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