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Childcare Worker (in Training to become a Therapeutic Carer)
Location: Hove
Salary: £26,499
Hours: Early Shifts: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm & Late Shifts 2:30 pm – 10:30 pm, including weekends. Sleep Ins required as agreed with the manager, usually, an average of 3 sleep is per month. 2 Weekends per month, Saturday and Sunday. Part Time hours are considered.
We are currently seeking a Childcare Worker to join a therapeutic children's home supporting children attending a therapeutic SEMH independent school based in Hove.
The Service work therapeutically with children who have complex needs, have experience abusive, neglectful and /or chaotic and traumatic situations and require specialist support in learning how to cope with the pressures and demands of every day living.
Experience /Qualifications:
- Knowledge and a working understanding of good child care practice and healthy child development.
- A reasonable standard of education and general knowledge.
- Insight into the needs of children and young people living in the care system
- Experience of encouraging children and young people to develop their full potential.
- Experience of delivering quality care and nurture to vulnerable children and young people. Good written & oral communication skills, and able to record accurately, objectively, and with clarity.
- A reasonable level of competency in ITC skills including Word, Excel, Email/Internet, and able to operate basic ITC appliances including telephone system, fax machines, scanners, and photocopiers
- Experience of working in a staff team.
- Understanding the importance of confidentiality, privacy, and discretion.
- Experience of or at least appreciation of the stressful and emotionally and physically challenging nature of the task and role.
- Understanding of the importance of practicing equality & diversity and confronting discrimination.
- Understanding of the requirements of OFSTED and other regulatory bodies
Desired Criteria
- A minimum of 1 year proven experience gained in the field of residential child care or social care.
- A reasonable understanding and awareness of current child care legislation.
- Understanding of cost awareness and efficiency.
- Relevant qualification in, or working knowledge of, child care & education provision. xgikmsk
- Self-aware, confident, motivated, sense of humour, creativity, conscientious work-ethic.
- Full clean driving licence
In addition to competitive pay with clear salary progression, the company can also offer:
- opportunities for additional duties and bonus payments (that can significantly increase your earning potential)
- company-paid sickness allowance
- employee group healthcare sch Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Therapeutic Childcare Worker in Preston employer: Positive Futures Recruitment
As a Speech and Language Therapist in Leyland/Darwen, you will join a supportive and dynamic educational team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of students with communication difficulties. The company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development, offering opportunities for training and growth while maintaining a flexible work schedule tailored to your needs. With a focus on delivering bespoke interventions and a commitment to staff well-being, this role provides a fulfilling environment for those passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
Contact Details:
Positive Futures Recruitment Recruitment Team
