Job Title: Therapeutic Support Worker (Children’s Service)
Location: Bilston WV14
Salary: Salary Up to £30,486
Sleep Ins: £60 with a potential of earning of up to £30,486 if you completed an average of 6 sleeps ins a 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: 1 on 2 off
Contract: Permanent
About Us:
This is a wonderful opportunity to start or continue your career in children's care. This position is working in our home in Bilston, supporting 5 children with Learning Disabilities. This home has been rated “Outstanding” with Ofsted for the past two years.
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.
Job Summary:
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
Please note this vacancy may close at any time therefore early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
Care Perspectives are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children & young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and subject to fully Enhanced DBS.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £30,486.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have any experience of supporting nonverbal autistic children ?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: RSW/PF
