Therapeutic Residential Childcare Worker

"We offer as close to a normal family home as is possible and we say to the children..."you're safe now and we are going to look after you". 2 x RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE PRACTIONERS- Ofsted 'Outstanding' home for children who have been neglected and harmed and have ongoing social, emotional and mental health difficulties related to this trauma (SEMH). SALARY: £8.63 - £9.20 + £40 sleep in bonus + benefits + funding for QCF Level 3 CYP + great training programme!!! 16/24 HOUR SHIFTS (includes sleep) -great long shift/extensive time off lifestyle! This is a very supportive and friendly, well established provider of therapeutic care for children who have been harmed. They still have a lovely 'family feel' and will offer you an excellent career path by funding professional qualifications and developing your skills as a Therapeutic Residential Childcare Worker into leadership opportunities. THE ROLE -Act as a mentor or positive, professional parent to offer guidance, support and life skills to children who have attachment and other behavioural issues due to their life experiences -Proactively, sensitively and positively engage with young people as part of a team to deliver the very best in care and support for children who have been harmed -Take the children out for sports, outdoor activities, appointments, cinema, shopping, days out! -Be confident and able to challenge behaviours with a consistent and positive approach -Ensure, safety, well being and national standards in a children's home are adhered to -Report effectively and inline with company policy and procedures -Exceed expectations- management pathways available! -Car driver and IT skills essential! LEGAL INFO: My client is an equal opportunities employer. Successful applicants will be subject to the client's employment checks including gaining suitable references and DBS check prior to employment start date. Your privacy- Progress Lane is a recruitment consultancy that respects your right to privacy. Progress Lane will use the details in your CV to assist you to find work only with agreed organisations for 'best match' solutions. Employment Type: ["FULL_TIME"]