Therapeutic Residential Worker

at  Action for Children

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.

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 rolePossess 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.

GOOD TO KNOW

If, for any reason, you need support with your application, please contact Shannon Neander at shannon.neander@actionforchildren.org.uk We’ll be happy to give you any support you require.

DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, AND INCLUSION

At Action for Children, we’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.
Job Description

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

A BIT ABOUT THE ROLE

As therapeutic residential worker you’ll be responsible for creating a safe and supported living environment for the children and young people in our care. This role involves providing emotional and psychological support, helping children develop coping strategies, and promoting positive behaviours. You will engage in daily activities with the children, facilitating their social skills and emotional growth through a structured programme and therapeutic interventions. Your work will be crucial in helping children build confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging.