Therapeutic Support Worker
1 day ago
Transform the lives of amazing children with trauma backgrounds. Join our tribe of skilled therapeutic practitioners and help create a positive, nurturing environment where children feel safe, rooted and valued. This role is both rewarding and challenging, ideal for loving and resilient professionals who excel in developing strong bonds with children.
- **The Role**:_
As a **Therapeutic Support Worker**, you will:
- Work passionately to achieve life-changing outcomes for children, following our therapeutic model and training.
- Look beyond behaviours to understand and respond to the underlying needs of children with empathy and sensitivity.
- Support children in their continuous improvement in all areas of life, including education, emotional management, and the development of healthy habits.
- Create a structured environment with positive routines and boundaries.
- Learn and develop therapeutic skills and knowledge.
- **Benefits**:_
- **Market-Leading Salary**: £26,000 base salary plus £60 per sleep shift (£5,640 annually for two sleeps per week).
- **Comprehensive private medical and wellness package.**:
- **Generous Leave: 29 days annual holiday** with an **extra day** added per year of service.
- **Holiday Pay: Bank holidays paid at time and a half.**:
- **Therapeutic Training**: Best in class training and group supervision from a Clinical Psychologist.
- **Career Development**: Opportunity to take the Level 4 Diploma for the Children & Young People's Workforce.
- **Path to Growth**: Structured career growth to Senior as part of a growing, meritocratic company.
- **Bonus**: £300 referral bonus for new employees, Up to £300 Ofsted rating bonus.
- **Additional Perks**: Free meals while on shift & Bluelight card.
- **Requirements**:_
- **Qualifications**: None required (we will equip you); however educational background in psychology or social care is highly desirable.
- **Experience**: Some background working with children or adults with a trauma background or learning/mental health difficulties.
- **Knowledge**: An understanding of safeguarding.
- **Skills**: Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and provide high nurture/high structure.
- **Attributes**: High level of resilience, emotional maturity, high energy and solution orientated.
- **Working pattern**:_
- **Hours**:173 hours per month (approx. 40 per week)
- **Rota**:Typically, a repeated pattern of 3 days on, 4 days off one week, followed by 2 days on, 5 days off the next.
- **Shifts**:Required to work some weekends and usually two sleep shifts per week. Shifts are usually 15 hours (with handover the next day if sleeping).
- **Please note we do NOT offer VISA sponsorship/ switching.**_
Pay: Up to £31,640.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Maidstone: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you require visa sponsorship to work in the UK?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/09/2024
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