Job Title: Therapeutic Residential Care Worker
Salary: £13.50 - £14.20
Location: Welshpool
Job Type: Full-time
Empathix partners with specialised residential childcare providers that focus on expert care for a defined group of young people. Our client is known for their unique working model, which guides how staff are trained, supported, and integrated into diverse teams with varied ages, experiences, and backgrounds.
Rewards and Benefits:
- Competitive Pay: Our client offers some of the highest hourly rates in the sector. Their work model removes the need for sleep-in shifts, promoting a healthier work-life balance.
- Involved Leadership: Leadership is highly visible, with Directors actively engaged in daily operations across all locations.
- Career Development: Staff can access a wide range of development opportunities, from QCF Level 3 qualifications to degree programs, and various in-house and external training.
- Networking: Staff benefit from professional networks, with opportunities to visit other services and gain new insights.
- Inclusive Decision Making: Staff and young people have a strong voice in decisions, both day-to-day and long-term. The annual employee survey helps shape improvements.
- Comprehensive Perks: The usual benefits include pension contributions, increasing annual leave, an employee assistance program, and loyalty bonuses, all within a values-driven service.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborative Care: You’ll work in sub-teams on rotating schedules, guided by a Team Leader or Senior, to provide care and support to the young people.
- Safeguarding: You’ll be key in managing boundaries and fostering open communication. The service maintains low levels of incidents and challenging behaviors.
- Varied Role: Tasks include mentoring, cooking, engaging in activities, helping with homework, and bedtime routines. Essentially, you’ll assist in re-parenting efforts to guide their development.
- Therapeutic Community: Work closely with the on-site school and therapy teams as part of a therapeutic community, with opportunities for staff to reflect on their work.
Requirements:
- QCF Level 3: A qualification in Children and Young People, or equivalent, is essential.
- Experience: Prior experience in residential childcare is required, though specific training on the client’s approach will be provided.
- Essential Skills: Basic English, IT skills, and a full driving license are required. You must be over 21 and bring qualities like creativity, resilience, problem-solving, and a genuine interest in working with young people.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in young lives while being well-supported in your career growth.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.50-£14.20 per hour
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
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