Job Description
Job description
Residential Children's Support Workers, Tewkesbury
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Do you want to work for a growing company that is focused on achieving great outcomes for the young people in their care?
Our client is seeking experienced people from the children's care sector, or graduates with a relevant degree (Psychology, Social Care, Working with Children & Young People (Social Pedagogy/ Society) or similarly relevant qualification.) but also welcomes those without experience, who are keen to learn from the ground up.
Founded by mental health professionals with decades of effective experience, our client provides residential therapeutic services to teenagers and young adults with a variety of social, psychological, behavioural and mental health challenges.
SEN education is also offered and work with an established clinical support team. Therapy is intrinsic to the support offered, and our clients supports a number of conditions including ADHD, ASD, HSB, Self-harm, EUPD and PTSD. Young people in our client's care have had traumatic backgrounds, and they work towards developing and supporting them towards positive outcomes, to live happy and fulfilled lives.
What is required for the role of Children's Support Worker, Tewkesbury;
- Do you seek a clear career development pathway?
- Are you an experienced care worker looking for a company that really values you, or maybe a recent graduate looking for real life experience, or are you inexperienced but interested in working with children and young people ?
- Do you have an interest in psychology and the foundations of mental health ?
- Do you want to improve the outcomes for young people who have experienced trauma ?
The ideal candidate characteristics for the role of Children's Support Worker, Tewkesbury;
- An empathetic, people person who is calm and reflective.
- A genuine team player, keen to develop skills and knowledge.
- A safe and inspiring role model for children and young people from traumatic backgrounds.
- Not deterred by shift work, is dedicated and committed with a “can do” attitude.
- Emotionally strong and robust, adaptable, composed and clear thinking in the face of challenges.
- Is looking for a role with development opportunities and career growth
What is on offer for the right candidate?
- £23,000 (entry level, house specific)
- £24,000 (post probation 6 months, house specific)
- £27,000 for qualified Residential Care Workers with L3 Diploma in Children & Young People workforce (Social Care), or extensive experience in social /clinical care and relevant alternative qualifications.
- £30,500 - £31,500 Senior TCWs (L3 C&YP essential, minimum 1 year previous experience in a Senior Support role)
Additional benefits for the role of Children's Support Worker, Tewkesbury;
- Starting entitlement 31 days of paid annual leave Year 1 (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Subsidised travel costs
- Subsidy for cost of living/inflation
- Vocational qualifications and training, funded by the company
- Annual pay reviews and progressive pay as your skills develop
- Enrolment into the company Pension scheme
- Occupational company sick pay scheme
- Enhanced DBS check, paid for by the company
- Generous contribution to early years registered childcare costs
- Referral scheme, earn a £1,000 bonus by introducing suitable people to work at the company
Please note that Wolf Healthcare is acting as an agency for this full time, permanent position. Children's Support Worker, Tewkesbury
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £23,000.00-£31,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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