Children's Therapeutic Well-being Worker - Hagley, United Kingdom - Rivers Recruitment

Rivers Recruitment

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Hagley, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Would you like to support children to become as independent as possible? Are you someone who loves the outdoors? Set in the stunning Clent hills this residential service offers exceptional facilities to support children and young people with Autism and Learning Disabilities.

Using a Therapeutic and Holistic approach which aids with their cognitive, emotional and physical development. There is certainly more to life than classrooms, computers and homework. The children here set their own educational plan by focusing on the activities and learning that they enjoy. Gardening and pottery are just two examples of the fantastic activities you will take part in.

In the role of Children's Therapeutic Well-being Worker you will be supporting boys and girls between the ages of 6-19.

If you enjoy a hands on, practical life then this is certainly the role for you.

Join the dedicated team in this stable, secure and supportive environment, in which the children can develop the skills and confidence necessary to help them fulfill their potential.

Salary £25,300 - £28,850 depending on experience and qualifications, including 1 sleep in per week (sleep ins optional)

Benefits of the Children's Therapeutic Well-being Worker:

4 days off per week:
Free onsite parking
Set in beautiful countryside location excellent on site facilities
Joining an established close knit and dedicated team
Thorough induction and specialist training provided such as QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare
Progression encouraged

days annual leave

The role of the Children's Therapeutic Well-being Worker:

Supporting to help the children feel safe, respected and confident to achieve their goals
Following a practiced and proven holistic care method
Mentoring and educating the young people supporting with day to day needs
Communicating with families so they feel understood and listened to
Using the facilities on site, such as sensory room, wood workshops, play areas, gardens and much more to provide bespoke and exceptional learning support
Support individuality with a therapeutic childcentred approach
Managing and understanding behaviours of concern and the reasons for them
Development of independent life skills both personal and practical
Activities to motivate and engage the young people
Development of social and emotional skills
Positive engagement is key to encourage the children and young adults development
Well written and comprehensive record keeping is vital noting behavioural changes

The Requirements of the Children's Therapeutic Well-being Worker:

Must be a driver with a full UK driving licence
Preferred previous experience working with young people or children in similar setting or adults with learning disabilities and Autism
Flexible to work 3 long days per week
Flexibility to work alternate weekends
Occasional Sleep In's
Hold or willing to work towards Level 3 in Residential Childcare