Overview
Senior Therapeutic Care Worker - Gloucester
Location: Gloucester
Employer: Medico Partners
About Us
Our residential homes care for young people aged between 13 and 21 who have experienced trauma in their lives. They may present with conditions such as Self Harm, EBD, BPD, eating disorders, or may have experienced antisocial conditioning such as CSE or traumatic HSB. Our skilled teams, led by clinical psychiatric and social care professionals work tirelessly and sensitively to improve young lives and offer them a brighter future. Our nurturing homes are situated in rural Gloucestershire hamlets and create a supportive family lifestyle, offering our young people a place of security and regular therapy. We also have an associated SEN school that supports their learning and development to a high standard.
About the Role
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is essential for our Senior Therapeutic Care Worker role. We offer a strong salary of £36,000 per year, which includes some sleep-ins and weekends on a rota. Additional benefits include pension, a company sick pay scheme, and childcare support. Seniors take on a supervisory role, run shifts, support house management, and guide the support workers. They actively provide emotional, social and behavioural support to help children achieve their goals and overcome trauma.
Responsibilities
* Lead and supervise shifts; support house management and guide less experienced staff.
* Provide emotional, social and behavioural support to young people.
* Contribute to the provision of quality care and promote health, welfare, education and development.
* Help children learn social and interpersonal skills, build self-esteem and confidence.
Qualifications and Essential Requirements
* Candidates MUST be over 21 with a full, manual driving license.
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (STCW) is required.
* You must have the right to work in the UK.
* You must be available to work shifts, including unsociable hours over a rolling 7-day pattern (39 hours per week).
Benefits
* Casual dress
* Childcare support
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Schedule
* Full-time
* Weekends available
Job Title
SENIOR THERAPUTIC CARE WORKER - CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Location: Gloucester
Pay: £36,000.00 per year
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
How to Apply
Please apply below or contact the team for assistance with this job.
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