Therapeutic Residential Worker

1 month ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Action for Children Full time

Role: Therapeutic Residential Worker

Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualification)

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

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

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

Do you have a background in children's residential care? Are you focused and passionate about changing the lives of children and young people for the better? We have a unique opportunity for therapeutic residential staff to join our team.

As a Therapeutic Residential Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting children and young people in a residential setting, your responsibilities will include creating and helping to maintain a safe and nurturing environment, implementing therapeutic interventions and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote emotional well-being. This role requires empathy, resilience and a commitment to helping our children achieve their personal goals.

About the service

Our service offers a warm and welcoming homely environment, supporting 3-4 children in a family style setting. We specialise in helping children 7-18 years who have experience complex trauma. Our spacious and homely atmosphere allows every child to feel like they are part of the family. Children can enjoy watching TV, playing DVDs and using games consols, creating opportunities for relaxation and socialising with friends. We focus on providing a supportive space where children can engage in their passions and build meaningful connections.

  

How you'll help to create brighter futures

  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent
  • A positive and confident approach to engaging with children and young people.
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Experience of working with children and young people.
  • 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.

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 receiving your application



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