At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and nurture children while developing therapeutic relationships.
- Company: Childhood First, a leading organisation in child care and education.
- Benefits: 40 days annual leave, health benefits, and up to 6% pension contribution.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Become a qualified child psychotherapist while making a real difference in children's lives.
- Qualifications: Experience with children is a plus, but training is provided for the right candidates.
The predicted salary is between 32508 - 39732 £ per year.
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Norfolk
Salary: £35,437.50 per annum
Closing Date: Ongoing
Benefits we offer include:
- 40 days’ annual leave
- Up to 6% employer pension contribution
- Health benefit and life assurance
The unique opportunity to become a qualified child psychotherapist whilst working in a children’s home. Earthsea House, Honingham, Norfolk provides placements for up to ten children aged between 5 to 10 years on admission.
Childhood First is a teaching organisation. We encourage and facilitate the learning of our team by offering opportunities to undertake further psychotherapeutic and management training, leading to a range of academic and professional qualifications.
Experience of working with children therapeutically or in a residential setting is desirable; however, we are able to support and train suitable candidates without experience.
The role entails safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people to develop to their full potential. This is accomplished through working as part of a team to develop safe, supportive and nurturing relationships with children and working with external stakeholders/partners to meet the overall needs of the children placed at the home.
A job description and personal specification is available below. To apply, please follow the link below to our Application Tracking System. Here you will be able to download and complete our application form.
Any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including right to work verification, background vetting, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (which may include overseas checks), verification of qualifications, receipt of satisfactory professional references, and medical clearance.
No Recruitment Agencies, we only work with our approved PSL.
Therapeutic Care Worker: Path to Child Psychotherapist employer: Childhood First
At Earthsea House in Honingham, Norfolk, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to the growth and well-being of our team. With generous benefits such as 40 days’ annual leave and a commitment to professional development, including the unique opportunity to become a qualified child psychotherapist, we foster a supportive and nurturing work culture that empowers our Therapeutic Care Workers to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children. Join us in creating a safe and enriching environment where both staff and children can thrive together.
