The Role:
Swanwick Lodge is a specialist, secure residential home looking after up to ten children with complex attachment, mental health and behavioural needs; it provides a safe, secure and therapeutic environment for some of our most vulnerable young people.
What you’ll do:
Your focus will be to act as a ‘therapeutic parent’ and a role‑model to our children, forming positive, trusting relationships that enable them to feel safe and cared for. Working with our diverse on‑site education and health and well‑being team, there’s also the opportunity to engage in fun activities that interest both the children and the staff. You will need to have a great deal of patience, empathy and understanding, with the ability to be consistent, kind and respectful, even in the face of extremely challenging behaviour.
You will have the opportunity to work a shift pattern of alternate weekends with a mixture of early and late shifts and sleep‑in duties, to suit your home‑life balance. Flexible working requests can be considered.
When you start your job with us, the first four weeks of the role will see you complete a thorough induction programme that includes mandatory training.
What we’re looking for:
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping children. Emotionally intelligent and resilient, you will also need to be physically able to undertake the role and the training. Experience of working with children, young people or adults within a residential, secure or similar setting is an advantage but not essential.
You will be provided with all the training you need as well as our regular ongoing training and support to develop both your personal and professional skills.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
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