Support Worker - Children & Young People Gloucester, England
Job description
GENESIS (CARE, THERAPY AND EDUCATION) ARE HIRING
THERAPEUTIC CARE WORKER WANTED FOR RESIDENTIAL ADOLESCENT SUPPORT
APPLY NOW. WE OFFER A GREAT SALARY, FUNDED TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS, COST OF LIVING SUBSIDIES, CAREER PROGRESSION. BE PART OF OUR STORY AND JOIN A COMPANY THAT WILL APPRECIATE AND NURTURE YOU.
Vacancies x THERAPEUTIC CARE WORKER
Vacancies X WAKING NIGHTS
Essential information : We are in Gloucester but our services are in a rural location so applicants must drive and be within a 30 minute commute of GL2.
*Unfortunately we do NOT offer Visa Sponsorship to overseas applicants. Right to Work 39 hrs pw in the UK is essential, as is a full UK manual driving licence*
About us
Genesis (Care, Therapy & Education) is an exciting company that is growing and focused on achieving great outcomes for the young people in our care
Incorporated in 2017 by mental health professionals with decades of effective experience, Genesis provide residential therapeutic services to teenagers and young adults with a variety of social, psychological, behavioural and mental health challenges. They live with us in three residential homes in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. All our homes are in peaceful, rural locations.
We also provide access to SEN education and work with an established clinical support team. Therapy is intrinsic to our work, and we support a variety of conditions including ADHD, ASD, HSB, Self-harm, EUPD and PTSD. Our young people have had traumatic backgrounds, and we work towards developing and supporting them towards positive outcomes, to live happy and fulfilled lives.
About you
· Are you looking for a career development pathway ?
· Are you an experienced care worker looking for a company that really values you, or maybe a recent graduate looking for real life experience, or are you inexperienced but interested in working with children and young people ?
· Do you have an interest in psychology and the foundations of mental health ?
· Do you want to improve the outcomes for young people who have experienced trauma ?
Our ideal candidate
· An empathetic, people person who is calm and reflective.
· A genuine team player, keen to develop skills and knowledge.
· A safe and inspiring role model for children and young people from traumatic backgrounds.
· Not deterred by shift work, is dedicated and committed with a “can do” attitude.
· Emotionally strong and robust, adaptable, composed and clear thinking in the face of challenges.
· Is looking for a role with development opportunities and career growth
Check out our reviews, submit your CV and take the first steps to a happy and rewarding career.
We would love to meet experienced people from the children's care sector, or graduates with a relevant degree (Psychology, Social Care, Working with Children & Young People (Social Pedagogy/ Society) or similarly relevant qualification.) but also welcome those without experience, who are keen to learn from the ground up.
Two of our three houses have a dedicated nights team and therefore the rotational shifts in those homes only include early, late and long days (relevant to TCW's only)
In return we offer a starting package
£21,456 - £21, 982 (entry level, house specific)
£22,254 - £22,779 (post probation 6 months, house specific)
£26,000 for qualified Residential Care Workers with L3 Diploma in Children & Young People workforce (Social Care), or extensive experience in social /clinical care and relevant alternative qualifications.
£25,000 - £26,000 Waking Nights (4 on 4 off, 35 hours pw)
£29,418 - £30,214 Senior TCWs (L3 C&YP essential, minimum 1 year previous experience in a Senior Support role)
Our benefits include
Starting entitlement 31 days of paid annual leave Year 1 (inclusive of bank holidays)
Subsidised travel costs
Subsidy for cost of living/inflation
Vocational qualifications and training, funded by the company
Annual pay reviews and progressive pay as your skills develop
Enrolment into the company Pension scheme
Occupational company sick pay scheme
Enhanced DBS check, paid for by the company
Generous contribution to early years registered childcare costs
Referral scheme, earn a £1,000 bonus by introducing suitable people to work at Genesis.
Entry level £10.55 ph - £11.20 ph
Qualified £12.79 ph
Senior £14.29 ph
Waking Nights £14.47 - £14.86 ph
(dependant on unit)
Our essential requirements
You must hold a full manual UK driving licence as you will be expected to transport the children in company cars
You should be local to Gloucestershire or Worcestershire/Gloucestershire borders. GL19/GL2 and WR13, and happy to commute
Age exemption due to regulatory requirements, candidates must be 21 years or older due to the nature of our service
You must successfully apply for an enhanced DBS certificate, and register with the update service, which the company will fund
You must have the right to work in the UK
You must be able to provide acceptable references
You should be local to Gloucestershire or Worcestershire/Gloucestershire borders. GL19/GL2 and WR13, and happy to commute
Genesis CTE is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £21,456.00-£26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, Children and Young People ?
- Do you have the Right to Work in the UK
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (manual) (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: TCW 08.03.23
