Children Residential Support Worker - Oxford, United Kingdom - The Mulberry Bush

The Mulberry Bush

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Oxford, United Kingdom

6 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title:
Children Residential Support Worker

Location:
Oxford

Salary:
Up to £30,322 per year.

Job type:
Permanent, Full time.

The Role:

Here at The Mulberry Bush, our work transforms the lives of all those affected by childhood trauma, through specialist therapeutic services.

We're looking for individuals to join our ever-growing team to maintain our professional and industry renowned standards.

Since 1948 we have been helping traumatised children and those around them through the creation of therapeutic environments within which children can build healthy relationships, discover the benefits of education and start to rebuild their lives.

Our belief is that we have something special that we want to share with others and from which many could benefit.

We are offering a fully accredited & funded Foundation Degree (FdA) in Therapeutic Work with Children and Young people, run by The Mulberry Bush and validated by the University of the West of England as part of the position

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Interact positively, creatively and thoughtfully with the children.
Plan and provide childcentred cultural, physical, play and recreational activities adapted to match children's levels of emotional integration.
Think creatively about and contribute to effective care planning.
Provide appropriate therapeutic relationships with the children.
Take responsibility for preparing the children emotionally and physically for transitions, changes and events which often present a significant challenge.
Develop your understanding of therapeutic childcare practice.
Monitor the oversight of the care and treatment of usually one or two children within the household and developing a preoccupation with these children.
Proactively communicate with other departments in the School about the child as well as report writing, attending meetings and liaising with the child's homebase and professional network.
Setting and maintain appropriate boundaries for children to provide emotional containment, safety, order and a sense of belonging amongst members of the household.

Desirable Skills/Qualifications:

Training or qualification demonstrating a reasonable ability to write and think clearly.
Good standard of general education.

Benefits:

50 days annual leave
Employer contribution pension
High level of support and supervision
Staff Wellbeing Scheme
Casual Dress
On-Site Car Parking
Competitive Salary
Fully accredited & funded Foundation Degree (FdA) in Therapeutic Work with Children and Young people, run by The Mulberry Bush and validated by the University of the West of England

Additional Information:

The Mulberry Bush School is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK and be prepared to undertake acriminal background check by the DBS._

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