THERAPEUTIC RESIDENTIAL WORKER

Salary: up to £28,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
Contract/Hours: Permanent/Full Time – 37 hours per week

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.

GOOD TO KNOW

Application Process

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Make a Difference - A Career in Residential Service

A BIT ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Therapeutic Residential worker to join our team. In this role you will provide the central support to our children who have faced challenging life experiences, helping them to grow and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.
As Therapeutic Residential worker you will follow established care plans, implementing supportive interventions, and completing necessary paperwork, as well as facilitating engaging activities that promote emotional and social development.
You work closely with multidisciplinary team to ensure that each child needs are met, fostering a sense of stability and trust. Strong communication skills, empathy, and a solid understanding of supportive care practise are crucial for the success in this role.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

In the role of Therapeutic Residential Worker, you will be promoting Action for Children’s values as well as supporting the Registered Manager and team to achieve positive outcomes in the lives of our young people.

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.

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Contact: Shannon Neander on 01923 361518 or email us at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 10756