About the role
You will promote positive attachments and relationships, working within the wider framework of professionals and families in order to understand a child's life experience and respond and act in ways that improve a child's opportunities and potential. You will work directly with children providing the best quality of personalised care that meets their needs whilst working part of a team that provides warmth, nurture and care for very vulnerable young people.
As a Therapeutic Intervention Worker you will be responsible for: Recognising signs of abuse and trauma and dealing with safeguarding issues appropriately when they arise Recognising and dealing with conflict and challenging behaviours and situations with young people Following risk assessments to keep children safe Direct therapeutic work with children and young people Work within a Secure Base therapeutic framework As well as working with the children, completing household chores
If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Christine Flowers, Operations Manager at Christine.flowers@achievingforchildren.org.uk.
About you
You will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people as well as demonstrating the following points: Diploma level 3 in caring for children and young people is desirable (desirable) Personal determination, drive, energy and ambition to overcome obstacles, achieve challenging objectives, celebrate success and deliver excellent outcomes for children Ability to engage appropriately with young people and develop rapport Have a resilience and ability to cope with the extreme pressures of working in a trauma focused, therapeutic residential childcare setting Self aware to your own triggers
About our benefits
We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to: 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract) Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension) Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme A range of staff benefits and discounts An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway
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Important Information
Start dates:
Achieving for Children have set start dates meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.
Right to work:
The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the GOV.UK website for right to work guidance.
Equality:
We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Safeguarding:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
For more information about AfC:
Drop in and meet Regina on the first Wednesday of every month at Civic Centre, Twickenham.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.