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Therapeutic Carer Apprentice

Employer
Time Out Childrens Homes
Location
Ripponden Mill, Mill Fold, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4DH
Salary
£21,250.00 - £28,000.00 annually
Closing date
26 Oct 2021

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Duties will include:
  • Providing one to one therapeutic care for children aged 6-17 who are from a background of trauma and neglect
  • To be responsible for the physical, social, and emotional well-being of the child/children
  • To participate in children's daily routines (therefore access to a car and driving licence is essential for the role)
  • Working holistically with care, education, and therapy to achieve the best possible outcomes for the child
  • Working with a team and manager to ensure the children in your care to ensure positive outcomes for children
  • Ensuring all Safeguarding responsibilities are met
  • Maintaining appropriate and accurate records and reports


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well as part of a dedicated team
  • Basic IT skills and familiar with Microsoft Office packages


Personal qualities

  • A respectful, courteous, and compassionate nature
  • Open and honest approach with a growth mindset
  • Willingness and ability to complete sleep-in shifts and occasional waking night where required


Desired qualifications

GCSEs at grades D/3 or above (or equivalent) in maths andEnglish.

Future prospects

Potential for progression upon completion of this apprenticeship.

Things to consider

Driving is an essential part of this role, so a driver's license is essential.

Are over the age of 21 (this is a Genuine Occupational Qualification in line with the Equality Act 2010 and Ofsted standards and regulations).

Candidates will be required to apply for a DBS certificate which 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)

Benefits:
  • 33 days holiday
  • Excellent salary increments in line with transparent grade and career progression.
  • Attendance Bonus Scheme
  • Comprehensive onboarding and training plan in a variety of disciplines (including Safeguarding, Clinical Understanding, Health & Wellbeing and Behaviour Management) to give you the autonomy to change a child's life
  • Funded Level 4 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (England) (Social Care Pathway)
  • Employee Assistance Programme Counselling Service
  • Celebratory Awards for Children and your Team
  • Childcare Vouchers
  • Pension Scheme
  • Wellness programme (including free annual health screening, dental, therapy, podiatry, acupuncture, and option to include family members after 6 months)
  • Free meals whilst on shift
  • Refer a friend incentive scheme

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