Therapeutic Childcare Practitioner (Children's Residential Care)
Location: Roles available in Littlehampton and Fontwell (near Arundel), West Sussex
Salary: £27,500 pa starting salary (unqualified). £28,000 pa – qualified - Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent, earning up to £29,700 pa
Hours: Permanent full time (40 hrs a week: shift work which includes working some evenings and weekends and on average 1 x sleep-in a week)
We provide therapeutic residential care for vulnerable and traumatised children between the ages of 4 to 11 on referral. Our approach is a model of care that combines a safe, nurturing and managed environment that puts relationships and thinking at the core of genuine therapeutic change in our homes.
This is a challenging, but uniquely rewarding role, with lots of scope for development & progression. We are looking for flexible, calm, resilient and creative individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of traumatised children.
The role of Therapeutic Childcare Practitioner is to provide care, nurture, and support to our vulnerable and traumatised children in our residential homes and to engage in reflective practice. You will be committed to improving the mental and emotional health of children and assist them in beginning to work through and recover from their trauma and difficulties in a safe and warm therapeutic environment. Supporting children to understand the impact of their pasts and corresponding behaviours and feelings, manage healthier relationships, and develop their trust and self-esteem.
If you are unqualified, Amicus funds the course and pays for time and supports you to complete and achieve the required Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare for this role.
Amicus is a children’s therapeutic community accredited by The Royal College of Psychiatrists providing therapeutic residential care and education to vulnerable and traumatised children aged 4 to 16 years old (up to age 11 on referral). Amicus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. Applicants will therefore be required to complete a full Application Pack for the role and undergo Enhanced DBS checks and Warner / Safeguarding Interview as part of our Safer Recruitment Process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,500.00-£29,700.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Overtime
* Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/09/2024
Reference ID: TCPJULY2024
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