Therapeutic Childcare Practitioner (Residential Support Worker- Learning Disabilities) at Horizon Care & Education
About the Role
Full Time Up to £12/ph Some experience required At Horizon Care and Education, we provide high quality care to the children living in our homes. We strive to provide a safe and loving environment for our children to flourish and thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an experienced team in a therapeutically informed home for children with complex social and emotional needs and Learning Disabilities. Our unique SHINE (Supporting Healing In Nurturing Environments) Therapeutic Model will allow you to develop your practice using PACE and psychologically-informed trauma-responsive approaches to care. Key Responsibilities:
Helping young people continue with hobbies, social activities, and friendships, and learn new skills. Providing support with morning routines such as getting ready for school and ensuring they have a good breakfast. Preparing evening meals and ensuring the young person has a safe space to relax and unwind within the home. Working in a reflective manner and delivering relationship-based, person-centred care as part of a small team, which will involve a combination of day, evening, night, weekend, and bank holiday working. Working in partnership with parents and other professionals, requiring a good range of communication skills. Skills and Experience:
You must have the appropriate skills and experience to perform and work within an environment that can at times require using your own initiative. You must hold or be already working towards or be willing to undertake and complete within 2 years of starting work at the home the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England), or an equivalent qualification such as The NVQ 3 caring for children & young people, and be prepared to complete any additional work to meet the required level. In return, you will receive regular supervision and a commitment from us to your long-term personal and professional development, including progression into management and senior leadership roles. Benefits:
Real Living Wage employer Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to £2500 per referral! Financial wellbeing service Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics Employee assistance programme - free, confidential support Community and wellbeing support Supportive management and senior leaders High quality CPD opportunities Free eye check If you're passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, then we want you to be part of our team. A full UK driving licence is needed for this role. INDRESBAU. Apply in Minutes #J-18808-Ljbffr
About the Role
Full Time Up to £12/ph Some experience required At Horizon Care and Education, we provide high quality care to the children living in our homes. We strive to provide a safe and loving environment for our children to flourish and thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an experienced team in a therapeutically informed home for children with complex social and emotional needs and Learning Disabilities. Our unique SHINE (Supporting Healing In Nurturing Environments) Therapeutic Model will allow you to develop your practice using PACE and psychologically-informed trauma-responsive approaches to care. Key Responsibilities:
Helping young people continue with hobbies, social activities, and friendships, and learn new skills. Providing support with morning routines such as getting ready for school and ensuring they have a good breakfast. Preparing evening meals and ensuring the young person has a safe space to relax and unwind within the home. Working in a reflective manner and delivering relationship-based, person-centred care as part of a small team, which will involve a combination of day, evening, night, weekend, and bank holiday working. Working in partnership with parents and other professionals, requiring a good range of communication skills. Skills and Experience:
You must have the appropriate skills and experience to perform and work within an environment that can at times require using your own initiative. You must hold or be already working towards or be willing to undertake and complete within 2 years of starting work at the home the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England), or an equivalent qualification such as The NVQ 3 caring for children & young people, and be prepared to complete any additional work to meet the required level. In return, you will receive regular supervision and a commitment from us to your long-term personal and professional development, including progression into management and senior leadership roles. Benefits:
Real Living Wage employer Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to £2500 per referral! Financial wellbeing service Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics Employee assistance programme - free, confidential support Community and wellbeing support Supportive management and senior leaders High quality CPD opportunities Free eye check If you're passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, then we want you to be part of our team. A full UK driving licence is needed for this role. INDRESBAU. Apply in Minutes #J-18808-Ljbffr
