Therapeutic Support Practitioner

We are hiring Therapeutic Support Practitioner for our Residential Children’s Home in Manchester .

“Empowering Futures, Nurturing Potential”

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and be part of a forward-thinking organisation that prides its self in been child focused while at the same time believing in investing in its team.

What we aim to do is offer support and nurture for children and young people with emotional behaviour difficulties; and help navigate through day-to-day life using the therapeutic trauma informed ARC model.

The role of Therapeutic Support Practitioner involves:

• Providing outstanding care to children while applying their individual care plans
• Taking the children on activities
• Liaising with families and professionals to ensure the best possible care is being provided and carried out
• Taking a proactive approach in supporting the children with attending and engaging in their education
• To make and maintain accurate records of the child’s day, including any incidents that may occur
• Carry out general housekeeping duties, including cooking, cleaning, and completing health and safety checks
• Apply safeguarding knowledge to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone in the home
• Comply with GDPR and Health and Safety regulations
• Shifts 2 on and 4 off rota

What we can offer:

• A salary of £26,000-£27,500 per year (based on a pay rate of £12.50-£13.00 per hour with a 2 on and 4 off rota) with £65 per sleep in.
• Enrolment onto the fully funded QCF Level 3/4/5 Children and Young People’s Workforce qualification
• Enrolment into company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays
• Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
• Monthly recognition awards
• Casual dress code
• Free meals during shift
• As a company we are offering an annual bonus every year which is based on the performance of the home – potential earnings can be up to £1000.
• ERS (Employee Referral Scheme) up to £250 per referral.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000.00-£27,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Qualifications & Experience

What we are looking for from you:

• QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent (highly desirable)
• Experience in a children’s home setting (essential)
• Passion to help nurture young people
• Be able to work shift patterns including sleep ins
• Full, UK driving licence (essential)
• All candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulations