Therapeutic Support Practitioner – Manchester

Job Title: Therapeutic Support Practitioner – Manchester

Location: Whalley Range, Manchester

Job Description

We are hiring Therapeutic Support Practitioners for our Residential Children’s Home in Manchester.

Salary: Up to £36,400 per annum

Hours: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours/week)

Shift Pattern: 2 on 4 off including evenings, weekends, and on average 8 sleeps per month.

Sleep-in Rate: £65 per sleep-in (included in total salary package)

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 in 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 using the therapeutic trauma informed ARC model.

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
• To make and maintain accurate records of the child’s day, including any incidents that may occur
• Carry out general housekeeping duties, including cooking, cleaning, and completing health and safety checks
• Apply safeguarding knowledge to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone in the home
• Comply with GDPR and Health and Safety regulations
• Shifts 2 on and 4 off rota

What we can offer:

• A salary up to £36,400 per year (£65 per sleep in – average 8 sleeps per month)
• Enrolment onto the fully funded QCF Level 3/4/5 Children and Young People’s 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
• Monthly recognition awards
• Casual dress code
• As a company we are offering an annual bonus every year which is based on the performance of the home –potential earnings can be up to £1000.
• ERS (Employee Referral Scheme) up to£1000 per referral.
• Welcome bonus of£1000 upon successful completion of 6-month probation

Qualifications & Experience

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
• Be able 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