Therapeutic Support Practitioner

Therapeutic Support Practitioner – Derby

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Job Title:

Therapeutic Support Practitioner – Derby

Location:

Mickleover, Derby

Job Description

We are hiring – Therapeutic support practitioners for our learning disabilities home in Derby. “Empowering Futures, Nurturing Potential”. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and be part of a forward‑thinking organisation that prides itself on being child‑focused while investing in its team. You will work alongside experienced practitioners and leaders to offer and deliver nurturing care and support for children and young people who have learning disabilities
, autism and associated complex needs
.

The home offers a condensed rota for all applicants, providing a home‑life and work balance, alongside a highly competitive salary and bonus scheme.

Your role will see you as a role model to the young people, aiding in improving their overall health and well‑being. We want to ensure our staff feel valued so they can provide the best care possible. This will be a home with a warm, homely atmosphere and requires likeminded, motivated, and compassionate support workers to continue to provide outstanding care.

• Providing outstanding care to children while applying their individual care plans
• Taking the children on activities
• Liaising with families and professionals to ensure the best possible care is being provided and carried out
• Taking a proactive approach in supporting the children with attending and engaging in their education
• Making and maintaining accurate records of the child’s day, including any incidents that may occur
• Carrying out general housekeeping duties, including cooking, cleaning, and completing health and safety checks
• Applying safeguarding knowledge to ensure the safety and well‑being of everyone in the home
• Complying with GDPR and Health and Safety regulations
• All different shift patterns for Day and Night wake support workers
• Day support workers may be required to do sleep‑in duties

• A highly competitive salary up to £34,060 (inclusive of an average of 5 sleep‑ins per month), dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications
• Salary package is £13.50 – £14.50 per hour with £65 per sleep‑in
• A non‑contractual annual rewards and recognition scheme, based on individual performance indicators and the performance of the home – earnings can be up to £1,000
• Welcome bonus of £1,000 – subject to terms and conditions
• Enrollment onto the fully funded QCF level 3 & 4 in children and young people’s residential home’s qualification
• A condensed rota pattern, consisting of 3 days on and 3 days off
• Robust and comprehensive paid induction, and continued training and development within each role
• Support and progression opportunities within the home and the provider as they grow within the sector
• Monthly recognition awards
• Blue light card cost covered
• Free meals during shift
• Enrollment into the company pension scheme
• The opportunity to make a real difference to a child’s life
• ERS (Employee Referral Scheme) up to £1,000 per referral

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. All employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.

• QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent (highly desirable)
• Experience in a children’s home setting or working with young people who have learning disabilities and additional needs (essential)
• Supervisory experience (essential)
• Passion to help nurture young people (essential)
• Be able to work shift patterns including sleep‑ins (essential)
• Full, UK driving licence (essential)

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Individual and Family Services

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