At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and nurture children with emotional difficulties while engaging in activities and education.
- Company: Dynamic organisation focused on empowering young people and investing in its team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, free meals, and comprehensive training.
- Other info: Flexible shift patterns with opportunities for career advancement and professional qualifications.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in a children's home and a passion for nurturing young people.
The predicted salary is between 27120 - 28680 £ per year.
We are hiring Therapeutic Support Practitioners for our Residential Children's Home in Leicester.
Salary: £13.00 - £13.75
Hours: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours/week)
Shift Pattern: 2 on 4 off including evenings, weekends
Sleep-in Rate: £65 per sleep-in
Voluntary Overtime Available
Empowering Futures, Nurturing Potential. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and be part of a forward-thinking organisation that prides itself on being child-focused while at the same time believing in investing in its team.
What we aim to do is offer support and nurture for children and young people with emotional behaviour difficulties and help navigate through day-to-day life.
The role of Therapeutic Support Practitioner involves:
- Providing outstanding care to children while applying their individual care plans
- Taking the children on activities
- Liaising with families and professionals to ensure the best possible care is being provided and carried out
- Taking a proactive approach in supporting the children with attending and engaging in their education
- Making and maintaining accurate records of the child's day, including any incidents that may occur
- Carrying out general housekeeping duties, including cooking, cleaning, and completing health and safety checks
- Applying safeguarding knowledge to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone in the home
- Complying with GDPR and Health and Safety regulations
Shifts: 2 on and 4 off rota
What we are looking for from you:
- QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent (highly desirable)
- Experience in a children's home setting (essential)
- Passion to help nurture young people
- Ability to work shift patterns including sleep-ins
- Full, UK driving licence (essential)
- All candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulations
What we can offer:
- Enrolment onto the fully funded QCF Level 3/4/5 Children and Young Peoples Workforce qualification
- Enrolment into company pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays
- Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
- Free meals during shifts
- Annual bonus based on the performance of the home
- ERS (Employee Referral Scheme) up to £250 per referral
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