Description Therapeutic Residential Worker Salary: up to £28,000 (depending on experience) Location: Gateshead, Tyne & Wear Contract/Hours: Permanent/Full Time – 37 hours per week Benefits: 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts. Vulnerable children in the UK need your help Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK. Last year, we helped more than 687,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive. Why Action for Children? Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives. A bit about the role We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Therapeutic Residential worker to join our team. In this role you will provide the central support to our children who have faced challenging life experiences, helping them to grow and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. As Therapeutic Residential worker you will follow established care plans, implementing supportive interventions, and completing necessary paperwork, as well as facilitating engaging activities that promote emotional and social development. You work closely with multidisciplinary team to ensure that each child needs are met, fostering a sense of stability and trust. Strong communication skills, empathy, and a solid understanding of supportive care practise are crucial for the success in this role. About the service Ayton Villa is a residential care home for trauma-informed children they centred around providing a safe and supportive environment for the young individuals in our care have experienced various forms of trauma. Working in such a setting involves understanding the unique needs of each child and recognising how their past experiences may affect their behaviour and emotional well-being. In this environment, you might encounter children who display a range of behaviours stemming from their past experiences, such as a difficulty with attachment, heightened anxiety, or challenges in emotional regulation. Your role would involve creating structured routines and therapeutic activities that encourage positive interactions and help children develop coping strategies. We work closely with mental health professionals to ensure that each child's care plan is tailored to their specific needs, promoting their overall development and well-being. This is both a challenging and rewarding role as you can make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children. What you'll be doing: In the role of Therapeutic Residential Worker, you will be promoting Action for Children's values as well as supporting the Registered Manager and team to achieve positive outcomes in the lives of our young people. How you'll help to create brighter futures Having a positive proactive outlook in providing support to children. Taking responsibility for the personal care and the daily needs of the young people. Being resilient in supporting children through challenging situations. Being responsible for the safeguarding of young people. Maintaining accurate daily records. Let's talk about you Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We are looking for someone with a ‘can do’ attitude to join our team. Ideally you will have: Demonstrable experience of working in a care setting and developing positive relationships through trust Application of a range of techniques to co-ordinate and communicate with service users and their families Demonstrate a solution focused approach to address problems, individually and in a team setting Demonstrate emotional resilience to respond to the challenging nature of the role Possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent) or if you do not possess this you must be prepared to complete this within 2 years of commencing employment with us, full support will be provided. Good to know Application Process Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration. Talent Pool We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't. Contact: Shannon Neander on 01923 361518 or email us at recruitmentserviceactionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 10959 Diversity, equality and inclusion At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children. Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles. Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family. Want to know more about Action for Children? Find us on X, Linkedin, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better. Job Description See below for further information about working with us: Action for Children Employee Benefits AfC Commitment Statement Make a Difference - A Career in Residential Services