Therapeutic Residential Worker

Role:Therapeutic Residential Worker

Salary:Up to 28000 per annum

Location:Ryton Tyne & Wear

Contract/Hours:Permanent Fulltime 37hrs per week (Some SleepIns and waking nights will be required)

Interviews: to be held week commencing the 2^nd of June 2025

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 15000 national retailers discounts.

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family youll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Last year we helped more than 687000 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. Its 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 childrens lives.

A bit about the role

Join our team as a Therapeutic Residential worker and make a meaningful impact in the lives of traumainformed children. In this role youll create a safe and nurturing environment where the children can heal and grow. Youll build trusting relationships facilitate engaging activities. Our traumainformed approach recognises and responds to the impact of trauma on the lives of our young people shaping every aspect of their care.

If your passionate about empowering young minds and helping them thrive we want to hear from you whilst a qualification would be great were very open to relevant experiencefrom those with a positive attitude and the desire to give the best care to children and young people.

About the service

Welcome to our brand new 4 bedroomed home in Ryton Tyne and Wear designed as a safe and supportive environment for the children aged 717.

Nestled in a residential area with convenient access to local amenities and excellent travel links including free parking our home offers a true haven. Recently refurbished to the highest standards were building a dedicated team of therapeutic residential workers committed to delivering tailored traumainformedsupport to each child ensuring their individual needs are met and care with care and understanding.

How youll help to create brighter futures

• Providing high quality servicesthatsupportthe needs of the youngpeople.
• Building excellentrelationshipswithyoungpeopletheirfamilies and othercareprofessionals.
• Being an advocate for the wellbeing of theyoungpeople.
• Workingwithin aTherapeuticmodel ofcare.

Lets 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 coordinate 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 thisrole.

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. Wed love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if youd rather we didnt.

Contact:Shannon Neander onor email us atquoting reference 11272

Diversity equality and inclusion

At Action for Children were dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace.

Weactivelyencourageapplications from Black Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are underrepresented 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 underrepresented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.

Dont meet every single requirement

If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description wed love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role or another role within the Action for Children family.

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