Job Description

Role: Full Time Senior Therapeutic Carer (Driving Essential)

Salary: £31,315 - £33,815

Hours: Full time (165 hours per month)

Shift pattern: Shifts are 48 hours (on occasion 24 hours) and are inclusive of sleep-ins with rest days in between to create a positive work-life balance. Rotas are released with six weeks' notice and the role does requires flexibility to meet the needs and requirements of our model of care 365 days a year.
You will be part of the on-call rota and undertake on-call duties

Requirements: Residential Childcare: 1 year (required), Level 3 or equivalent in Residential Childcare (required)

What you will be doing:

You will be changing a child's life by providing one to one therapeutic care for children aged 6-17 who are from a background of trauma and neglect in line with their care plans, acting as a role model at all times.

You must be driven to also ensure that the children and young people have an experience of childhood that they deserve, one filled with fun, laughter, friendship, and discovery.

You will be participating in the day-to-day operation & duties of the home and ensuring all of the documentation required is completed accurately. We want you to be able to create a positive environment in the home, so this enables the children to express their characters, feel safe and enrich their lives.

You will be supporting the children on social and educational activities that help them in developing their learning and educational aspirations, e.g., family contact, appointments, education, and leisure activities, including holidays abroad, trips in the UK and many more.

To achieve this high level of care we give, you will be working with a fantastic team and supportive manager to ensure the children in your care have all their needs and requirements met.

Benefits:

• The opportunity to be a part of changing a child's life and their future
• Eligibility to enrol on Management development programmes following successful probation period; with 89% of our Registered Managers
• Comprehensive onboarding and training plan in a variety of disciplines (including Safeguarding, Clinical Understanding, Health & Wellbeing and Behaviour Management) to give you the autonomy to change a child's life.
• 33 days holiday
• Wellness programme (including free annual health screening, dental, therapy, podiatry, acupuncture, and option to include family members after 6 months).
• Expert clinical training delivered online and in-house throughout this role.
• Employee Counselling Service & Wellbeing and Advice.
• Monthly supervisions with your manager focusing on well-being and progression.
• 24/7 access to support by Management/ Senior Therapeutic Carers
• Regular Team Meetings to ensure your wellbeing, create stronger relationships and promote innovative ideas
• Celebratory awards with company events, your team, and children.
• Our clients care homes are immaculately decorated and furnished, creating a real sense of comfort, security, and positivity.

In addition, there are many ways we will reward you financially, including:

• Excellent salary increments in line with transparent grading systems
• Uncapped over time, enabling you to increase hours and salary by upwards of 50% each month.
• Fully funded enhanced DBS
• Funded mandatory Level 4 Diploma for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce
• Blue light discount card eligibility with access to more than 15,000 discounts
• Overtime Enhancement Scheme

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people, apply now to become a Senior Residential Support Worker in Manchester, we are happy to have an informal chat over the phone to provide any clarification that you may require - Please contact Lakshmi at #removed# or #removed# (option 3)

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