Support Worker

Job Title: Therapeutic Support Worker (Children’s Service)

Location:   Wolverhampton WV10

**Salary**: Up to £29,620* Includes Sleep ins

Sleep Ins: £29,620.00 Includes 6 Sleep ins per month.

Other Benefits:    
- £1000 bonus upon completion of Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) within the agreed timescale
- £1000 Refer a friend scheme (paid on completion of probation)

Hours:  Average 40 hours per week (7.30am - 11.00pm)

Rota: 2 on 4 off

Contract:    Permanent

**About Us**:
Care Perspectives is a specialist provider of care and support to children & young people who have complex mental health disorders, learning disabilities, and emotional and behavioural difficulties. We have worked tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children & young people, creating services that nurture independence.

Are looking for a purposeful job? Do you want to do something meaningful and rewarding? Care Perspectives can give you that. We will also support you to develop your career and experiences personal growth, whilst being an integral in developing the culture of our business.

**Job Summary**:
This is a wonderful opportunity to start or continue your career in children's care. This position is working in our home in Wolverhampton, supporting children with Mental Health difficulties, Learning Disabilities and behaviours that may challenge. This home has recently been rated “Good” with Ofsted.
Every day as a Therapeutic Support Worker is different. You may be accompanying the children to appointments, or enabling them to follow their specific interests. Daily you will assist with personal care, complete daily records, and administer medication. You will create positive relationships with the children & young people, meeting their needs and always safeguarding them.

What skills do you need to be a successful Therapeutic Support Worker?
- Good Listener and have excellent communication skills
- Caring and Nurturing
- Patient
- Committed to providing the best support to our children.
- Driving Licence

Qualification & Experience
- Experience in Residential childcare (preferred, but not essential)
- Hold a Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (for qualified roles only)

Why join us:
Here are just some of the benefits of working for us:

- Rewarding work helping our Children and young people reach their potential in their daily lives
- Friendly, small passionate teams with supportive working environments
- Career development opportunities to help you reach your own personal development
- Dedicated learning and development programmes including achieving a fully funded Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare
- Competitive salary including opportunities for additional hours
- We offer a structured 2 week induction programme including face to face training, online modules, shadow shifts.
- Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics
- Free DBS check
- Free parking
- Free meals on shift (residential homes only)
- Recommend a friend referral scheme with financial rewards
- Pension scheme

Interested? Call us now on 0121 289 6482

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £29,620.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Support Environment: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TSW - Darwin