Jasper Education and Support Services (Jess Care) offer long term residential provision to children and young people aged 11-18 years old, the Senior Therapeutic Youth Worker role is to support children with Emotional & Behaviour Difficulties with challenging behaviour's using a therapeutic approach. Jess Care provision is Ofsted registered and operate within the legal framework of The Children's Homes Regulations and The Quality Standards 2015. The role is subject to satisfactory DBS check, references and a 6-month probationary period.

Senior Therapeutic Youth Worker required for Ofsted registered children's home. Excellent opportunity for an experienced Youth Senior Support Worker to take a lead role within a fantastic, supportive, and dynamic company. If you meet the below criteria, please apply now!

*The Role:*

You will work under the guidance of the Deputy Manager to support and supervise a team of residential support workers to provide quality care to look after children. You will be able to lead, motivate and enhance the skills of your team and be able to model professionalism and leadership skills. The young people display complex social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties and associated challenging behaviours, and need guidance to develop their independence skills and ability to integrate into society. You will be confident and able to step in to the Deputy’s shoes in their absence.

*Purpose of post:*

To assist the Deputy Manager in the management of the home, including the staff, undertaking supervision and provide face to face training. Contribute to the resources and fabric of the building, and the welfare of the children and young people, with the objective of achieving the highest standard of service delivery as measured by Ofsted against the National Minimum Standards.

Our aim is to support our young people to grow self-esteem, build positive relationships and trust, re-engage in education, and look to build a brighter future for themselves.

We would like to offer you the opportunity to join our team of dedicated and enthusiastic staff. We are currently looking for full-time candidates, to work a shift pattern.

There are opportunities to progress further in this field.

*Team Leader Criteria:*

* Diploma/ NVQ Level 3 in *Children and Young People *or *Residential Childcare *(or equivalent qualification - we do not accept Health and Social Care as equivalent for this role) *(Required)*
* Must be aged 21 or over to apply *(insurance purposes)*
* Ensuring effective leadership of the house and residential community when on duty, ensuring that it is organised, and managed in a manner that delivers the best possible child care.
* Excellent knowledge of requirements of role and ability to lead others.
* Knowledge of Ofsted.
* To be considered for this role, you must have a minimum of 6 months experience in children residential home; *NVQ Level 3 *in Residential Childcare *or* Children and Young People Workforce *(Required)* and flexibility to support the home on an on-call rota basis.
* Passionate about developing our future generation.
* Dedicated and committed to empowering young people to achieve their full potential.
* Compassionate and reflective.
* Can remain calm and professional when a young person is in a crisis
* Flexible and responsive in order to meet the needs of our young people which can change day to day.
* Possess excellent communication skills.
* Driving licence *(Required)*
* Must be able to accompany our children/young people to therapy horses/animals.

*Please note we are unable to sponsor candidates at this time. *

*Why apply?*

Fantastic opportunity to have a lead role within a well-established, secure and reputable company.

Excellent salary.

Brilliant working ethos with strong therapeutic emphasis.

Strong support structures from management staff.

If this role sounds of interest to you, please click APPLY now.

*Schedule:*

* 8 hour shift
* Day shifts
* Sleep ins paid at £65 per shift on top of your annual salary
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
* Every other weekend off
* Overtime available

*Driving Licence (essential)*

*Work Location:*

*Location - Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.*

*Benefits:*

* £1,000.00 bonus payment on completion of probation
* Training & Career Progression
* Company Pension
* Free on-site parking
* Employee Assist Programme
* 5 duvet days a year

*Job Types: Full-time, Permanent*

*Salary: £30,763.00 - £35,006.00 per year*

*Experience:*

Providing care: 2 years (preferred)

Supervisory: 1 year (preferred)

*Licence/Certification:*

Driving Licence (preferred)

NVQ L3 Children & Young People (required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,763.00-£35,006.00 per year

Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:
* Clacton-on-Sea, Essex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
* Are you aged 21 or over? (insurance purposes only)
* Do you require sponsorship? Please note we are unable to sponsor candidates at this time.

Experience:
* providing care: 2 years (preferred)
* supervisory: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
* NVQ L3 Children & Young People (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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