Therapeutic Practitioner (Residential)

As a Therapeutic Practitioner (Residential), you'll play a crucial role in supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma. Your role will require you to be a mentor and role model, offering emotional support, and providing guidance as they navigate life's challenges. Your dedication will help improve outcomes for these individuals, ensuring they receive the care and attention they deserve.

• A passion for working with children and young people and making a difference in their lives


• Compassion, empathy and patience to support children and young people who have suffered trauma


• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds


• Flexibility, adaptability and a willingness to learn and grow


• Previous experience working with children/young people in a residential or similar setting preferred, but not required


• Qualified to level 3 in Residential Childcare or a willingness to work towards


• Hold a full UK driving licence, Residential childcare: 1 year (preferred)
  
  Welcome to SW Education & Care! We believe in empowering every child to thrive., At SW Education & Care, we believe that every young person deserves a place where they feel safe, valued and supported as they navigate the journey of childhood. Our homes and teams provide a setting to support children and young people who have experienced trauma and difficult circumstances to discover their strengths and passions. We're committed to creating a culture of respect and inclusion for both our young people and teams.
  
  A competitive salary of £26,426 - £28,275 depending on experience with an increase on completion of probation


• A shift pattern of 2 on 4 off


• Additional holiday days with sleep-in included


• Performance bonus


• Excellent training & support


• An ethos of collaboration and mutual encouragement


• Casual dress


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Free food


• Sick pay, We take the safety of our children seriously and follow stringent safer recruitment checks, the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require a full enhanced DBS and references.


No agencies please

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,426.00-£28,275.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave


• Casual dress


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Discounted or free food


• On-site parking


• Referral programme


• Sick pay