Transform the lives of amazing children with trauma backgrounds. Join our tribe of skilled therapeutic practitioners and help create a positive, nurturing environment where children feel safe, rooted and valued. This role is both rewarding and challenging, ideal for experienced professionals who excel in developing strong bonds with children.
The Role:
As a Senior Therapeutic Support Worker, you will:

• Work passionately to achieve life-changing outcomes for children, following our therapeutic model and training.
• Look beyond behaviours to understand and respond to the underlying needs of children with empathy and sensitivity.
• Support children in their continuous improvement in all areas of life, including education, emotional management, and the development of healthy habits.
• Create a structured environment with positive routines and boundaries.
• Lead shifts and mentor Support Workers to achieve their best.

Benefits:

• Market-Leading Salary: Between £28,000 and £29,000 base salary plus £60 per sleep shift (£5,640 annually for two sleeps per week).
• Generous Leave: 29 days annual holiday with an extra day added per year of service.
• Holiday Pay: Bank holidays paid at time and a half.
• Therapeutic Training: Best in class training and group supervision from a Clinical Psychologist.
• Career Development: Opportunity to take the Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare Management and Level 1 in Dyadic Developmental Practice.
• Path to Management: Structured career growth as part of a growing, meritocratic company.
• Bonus: £300 referral bonus for new employees, Up to £300 Ofsted rating bonus.
• Additional Perks: Free meals while on shift & Bluelight card.

Requirements:

• Qualifications: Level 3/4 Diploma for the Children & Young People's Workforce or equivalent e.g. social work/ psychology degree.
• Experience: Proven success of working with children or adults with a trauma background or learning difficulties.
• Knowledge: Excellent safeguarding and regulatory knowledge.
• Skills: Ability to lead shifts and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Attributes: High level of resilience, emotional maturity, high energy and solution orientated.

Working pattern:

• Hours: 173 hours per month (approx. 40 per week)
• Rota: Typically, a repeated pattern of 3 days on, 4 days off one week, followed by 2 days on, 5 days off the next.
• Shifts: Required to work some weekends and usually two sleep shifts per week. Shifts are usually 15 hours.

Please note we do NOT offer VISA sponsorship/ switching.
Join us and be part of a mission driven team that is dedicated to providing the best possible living experiences and life chances for our children. If you are ready to develop your talents to their fullest extent within a supportive tribe, apply now!
For more information about My Tribe Homes, visit www.mytribehomes.com.
Safeguarding Commitment: We prioritise the safety of our children and team. Our recruitment procedure includes an enhanced DBS check, careful scrutiny of applications, verification of qualifications, and references.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £34,640.00 per year
Additional pay:

• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Maidstone: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you require visa sponsorship to work in the UK?

Experience:

• residential children's care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• Level 3/4 Diploma in Children's residential or equivalent (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 01/10/2024
Expected start date: 01/11/2024