Job Description

Therapeutic Practitioner- Children's Home

Job Summary

We are Independence Development Ltd, we work diligently to provide a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where young people can thrive and achieve their full potential. We are a specialist in therapeutic care to enable us to help our young people and children to develop the skills and confidence they need to live as independently as possible.

We are looking for a Therapeutic Practitioner for our Ofsted-regulated Therapeutic Children's Home, which cares for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Our therapeutic children & home is in need of an ambitious, driven, and motivated individual who is prepared to think about our children and how to best meet their needs.

As an established organisation for 14 years, we want to enable and support our staff fully grow and develop into their role, through training, effective guidance and support for you. This is an amazing opportunity to join a warm and supportive, caring team, and create an enabling a therapeutic environment for our children to settle, grow up and change their lives for the positive.

Therapeutic Practitioner Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day therapeutic care to our children Create a safe, warm, and nurturing therapeutic environment that promotes the physical and emotional home for our children to play and learn Support our children in their educational, recreational, and social activities. Foster a positive therapeutic professional relationships with our children, their families, and other professionals involved in their care Be a role model - help and guide our children Professional conduct of the highest standards Report writing, logging notes and key working records Maintain accurate records and documentation as required

Qualifications and Experience:

Previous experience in a similar role or working with children and young people in a residential setting is highly desirable Knowledge of Ofsted regulations is highly desirable A relevant qualification in childcare, social care, or a related field (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People & Workforce) is preferred Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently High level of emotional intelligence, patience, and resilience Commitment to continuous professional development and training Commitment to our important therapeutic work with our children and our therapeutic children's home Enhanced DBS (required) and It should be on update service.

If you do not have experience working with children, your application will be automatically rejected.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21-14.95 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Every weekend Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

residential children's care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Enhanced DBS (required) Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person