Details:
- Salary: £23,795 - 26,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Tadley Hampshire
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Due to some amazing growth opportunities, we have opportunities at our homes in Tadley, Padworth and Burghfield.
* Do you have a degree in Psychology or a Masters in Social Work and looking for a role where you will gain experience and further develop your career?
* Are you passionate about working and providing a safe place for vulnerable children to call home?
* Do you have transferable skills and want to be part of a growing business?
If so, apply today!
Due to some amazing growth opportunities, we have a new home in the Tadley area and are hiring Therapeutic Practitioners / Support Workers to join our new Children's home. This role has a starting salary of £23,795.20 per annum based on a 40-hour week plus your earn more with sleep in's (£45 for a weekday sleep-in and £50 at the weekend) additional overtime is available should you wish to do more shifts.
Please note, if you are non-british citizen and currently living in the UK looking for a role within our residential service, you must have a minimum of 2 years left on your visa.
We are unfortunately not able to offer sponsorship at this time.
About the role
As a Children's Residential Worker, you will be a positive role model for the children within Amegreen Children’s Services, offering care and support to children with Learning Disabilities providing structure, consistency, and nurturing as part of day-to-day living, always ensuring the safety of each child. You will build effective relationships with the children, support them with routine (personal care may be required), join the children in activities and holidays, creating meaningful care plans, working together with parents, teachers, therapists, and social workers, write reports and ensuring records are kept clear and up to date. These are just some examples of the work you will do that will support our children and young people with their everyday lives.
There will be great days where you will laugh, play games and bring joy to the children but there will be times where the children may shout, swear and cry, but by listening to them, guiding, and offering comfort during challenging times through your kindness, you will find this role really rewarding and see more of those great days!
How to apply
If this is the role for you, click the apply button and fill out an application form, it won't take long to complete but we will be unable to consider you until you do. Apply now before you miss your opportunity to start your career with Amegreen.
Please contact our recruitment team on (phone number removed) if you would like more information about the role.
**We follow safer recruitment practices which requires an application of your full work history to be submitted along with consent to complete an enhanced DBS check ***
About Us
Amegreen Children’s Services is an established and respected provider of residential children’s homes having been established in 2013. Our independent children’s homes are rated as Outstanding by Ofsted and provide therapeutic care to children between the ages of 5 and 18 who are unable to live with their families.
What are the Benefits available?
* Private use of company caravan (when not in use for our children)
* 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* We want to support you with your career; therefore, we’ll give you the support you need to progress and develop your skills
* Health Cash Plan – claim back from healthcare and wellbeing appointments such as dentists, opticians, sports massages plus many more
* Free Flu jabs
* Sick pay (after probationary period)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Car scheme available for Electric vehicle leases
* Cycle to Work scheme
* All employees are eligible for the Blue Light Card, this offers amazing discounts on, family days out, holidays, cinema trips, retail stores plus more!
* Discount on driving lessons from our recommended instructors
* Discounts with local companies including a Leisure Centre and Chiropractor
* Long service award – discretionary bonus after 5, 10 and 15 years of employment with Amegreen
* Employee of the month discretionary reward
* Recommend a friend and earn up to £500!
Equality and Diversity:
Amegreen is committed to being an organisation that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment.
We are actively building diverse teams therefore we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.
Safeguarding and GDPR:
Amegreen Children’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.
Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements and training on these policies and processes is mandatory for all employees. All employees are expected to understand and promote effective Safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their employment with Amegreen Children’s Services