Job Description

Role: Therapeutic Residential Worker

Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications), plus additional Sleep-in allowance of £50 per shift.

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Contract/Hours: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours a week. Variety of Shift patterns including waking nights.

Why Action for Children?

We are one of the largest children’s charities in the UK and have been making a difference to the lives of the UK’s vulnerable children for over 150 years.  

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The difference is what you do. You can learn more about why we do it, by checking out our 'Driven by Love' video.

A bit about the role

As Therapeutic Residential Worker you'll be responsible for creating a safe and supported a loving environment for the children and young people in our care.

This role involves providing emotional and psychological support, helping children develop coping strategies, and promoting positive behaviours. You will engage in daily activities with the children, facilitating their social skills and emotional growth through a therapeutical approach. Your work will be crucial in helping the children build confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging.

About the service

Our home offers a warm and welcoming homely environment, supporting 3-4 children in a family style setting. We specialise in helping children aged 7-18 years old who have experienced complex trauma. Our spacious and homely atmosphere allows every child to feel like they are part of the family. Children can enjoy watching TV, playing DVDs and using games consoles, creating opportunities for relaxation and socialising with friends. We focus on providing a supportive space where children can engage in their passions and build meaningful connections.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent
• A positive and confident approach to engaging with children and young people.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience of working with children and young people.
• Working here is so much more than a job and who knows where it'll take you! Whether this is a career change for you or the next step in your journey, we'd love to hear from you.

Let's talk about you

A re 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

If, for any reason, you need support with your application, please contact Sarah Manderfield at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting 13174

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

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.

Useful Documents:

• Action for Children employee benefits
• AfC Commitment Statement