Job Description

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 loving and resilient professionals who excel in developing strong bonds with children.

The Role:

As a

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. Learn and develop therapeutic skills and knowledge.

Benefits:

Market-Leading Salary:

26,000 base salary plus 60 per sleep shift (5,640 annually for two sleeps per week).

Comprehensive private medical and wellness package.

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 4 Diploma for the Children & Young People's Workforce.

Path to Growth:

Structured career growth to Senior 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:

None required (we will equip you!); however educational background in psychology or social care is highly desirable.

Experience:

Some background working with children or adults with a trauma background or learning/mental health difficulties.

Knowledge:

An understanding of safeguarding.

Skills:

Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and provide high nurture/high structure.

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 (with handover the next day if sleeping).

Please note we can NOT offer VISA sponsorship/ switching. Please do not apply if you require sponsorship. Additionally, we are not offering part time positions, please only apply if you can commit to full time.

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 31,640.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee mentoring programme Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Holidays Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Are you able to commit to a full time position? Do you require us to sponsor your employment?
Licence/Certification:

UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/05/2025
Expected start date: 31/05/2025