Therapeutic Carer - Greater Manchester

Job description

Make a difference to a child’s future….

We are looking for people who can make a positive impact on the lives of children.

We have excellent career opportunities for Therapeutic Carers to be based in our homes in the Greater Manchester area.

Who we are?

We are a family run organisation which provides therapeutic residential childcare for children aged 7-17 years who have suffered abuse and neglect in their lives.

The children we care for require intensive therapeutic support within a nurturing and containing environment where their attachment difficulties, developmental delays and unmet needs can be understood and outcomes achieved.

What you’ll be doing

In the role you will be responsible for providing therapeutic and reparative experiences for our children through daily routines, being there for them at night through sleep-ins and required to actively engage with internal professionals in both education and therapy and external agencies.

It is expected that you will work as part of a team and provide primary care and a nurturing experience, whilst contributing to the maintenance of an organised, clean and warm home environment.

Participation in ongoing development within the field of child trauma and therapeutic provisions, so you’re training & development is key to the quality of care that we provide.

What you’ll need

Ideally, some experience in caring for children would be preferred, although this is not as essential as your genuine desire to develop a career in this field.

• You will need to be over 21 and have a car available for work purposes.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a dedicated team.
• A respectful, courteous and compassionate nature.
• A willingness to undertake any aspects of care or non-care duties.
• Basic IT skills and familiar with MS Office

Successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced disclosure and are then also required to register for the DBS update service either while the application is in progress or within 19 days of the certificate being issued.
Alternately, candidates who are already in receipt of an existing enhanced DBS certificate and are registered for the DBS update service already will just need to provide their certificate number and issue date to allow us to complete the necessary checks.
The expense of the DBS certificate will be reimbursed by Timeout upon successful probationary period. The successful candidate will be responsible for the DBS update service subscription cost (currently £13.00 per year).

What we will offer you

Salary - £19,110- £21,400 circa including allowances per annum plus mileage
Hours - 165 hrs per month on a rota basis (including overnight sleep-in)
Holidays - 33 days including statutory holidays
Benefits -
• Clear career progression
• Comprehensive training & development program
• Health care plan (after 12 months of employment)
• Employee assistance program
• Childcare vouchers

"Timeout promotes child protection and the safeguarding of children through the services it provides to our children."

For further information about our company, the role and how to apply please visit our careers section at www.timeouthomes.co.uk