Therapeutic Support Worker - Children's Residential - Great Barr

Job Title:         Therapeutic Support Worker (Children’s Residential Service)

Location:         Great Barr

Salary:              £23,800 to £25,300 plus £60 per sleep in.

• £1000 refer a friend scheme (paid on completion of their probation)
• £1000 bonus on completion of Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) within agreed timescale

Hours:         Average 40 hours per week

Contract:     Permanent

About us:    Care Perspectives is a specialist provider of care and support to children & young people who have complex mental health disorders, learning disabilities, and emotional and behavioural difficulties. Since we established, we have worked tirelessly to develop services to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children & young people, creating services that nurture independence.

Job Summary:

As a Therapeutic Support Worker:

• You will carry out an essential and varied role to provide the individual support to the children and young people in our care.
• Record and complete relevant paperwork and electronic records and where appropriate administer medication.
• You will create positive relationships with the children & young people, meeting their needs and always safeguarding them

This is a great opportunity to continue your career in care, working as part of a dedicated team committed to help make a difference. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure, where children and young people are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.

Essential Skills:

• UK Full Driving Licence
• Excellent communication
• Basic Computer Skills Essential

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in Residential childcare (preferred, but not essential)
• Qualified - Hold a Diploma Level 3 in diploma for residential childcare or equivalent (preferred, but not essential)

In return, we offer a rewarding career with opportunities for progression in a growing organisation that is committed to equal opportunities, staff development, retention, and inclusion.

Care Perspectives are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children & young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and subject to fully Enhanced DBS.