Therapeutic Residential Worker

at  Action for Children

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOU.

We are looking for someone who shares our passion for creating brighter futures. You’ll contribute to our vision of ensuring safe and happy childhoods. To achieve that real change to vulnerable children, young people and families, there’ll be certain qualities that you will have:

• QCF 3 diploma for children and Young People’s workforce social care pathway or equivalent is desirable, or the willingness to work towards this.
• A positive approach, providing a fun environment for all the children in our care.
• A positive and confident approach to engaging with children and young people.
• A flexible approach to working hours (service is open 24/7)
• A real compassionate and positive attitude is a MUST.

GOOD TO KNOW.

Application Process
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.
Contact: Lynn Kelly, Recruitment Partner at Lynn.Kelly2@actionforchildren.org.uk

DON’T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies show that women and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we’d love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family.

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A BIT ABOUT THE ROLE

Do you have a strong 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 experienced therapeutic residential staff to join our team in the newly developed children’s homes in the Northeast for children and young people who are looked after. These are exciting, challenging and rewarding roles with the opportunity to make a huge personal impact.

As a Therapeutic Residential Worker, you will work with a wide range of professionals to ensure that the children and young people you support develop to their full potential. We will actively support you in your role and provide you with regular supervision / APR process and specialist training, from our newly developed Professional Development Centre.

• Providing high quality services that support the needs of the children and young people.
• Building excellent relationships with young people, their families and other care professionals.
• Being an advocate for the wellbeing of the young people
• Working within a Therapeutic model of care that has been specifically designed to support staff in providing trauma-informed, compassionate care for young people in residential care