Therapeutic Waking Night Carer

Permanent

£21,007-£22,634 depending on QCF qualification

Welshpool, Powys

We are looking for a Deputy Manager to work in a centre of excellence for young men who have exhibited inappropriate or harmful sexual behaviours. The specialist setting helps manage behaviours through appropriate supervision and building of pro social skills and protective factors.

Job Purpose

To contribute to the maintenance and provision of a high-quality therapeutic community residential service for young people. To work within the framework of good practice as set out by the employer The primary role is to provide safety, security, and support to young people during the nighttime hours. It is acknowledged that for prolonged periods, the young people will be asleep. These periods provide opportunities for important administrative and domestic tasks which play a vital support role in the overall functioning of the home.

Special requirements:

• To work with and maintain a high level of supervision of young people.
• To communicate with other departments on a regular basis (Education/Therapy)
• To be aware of and to understand the needs of Looked After Children
• To understand the importance of maintaining a therapeutic and caring ethos

As members of the REC and Umbrella body to the DBS, Excell Supply is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children, and as such all applicants will be subject to employment checks and must have a valid Enhanced DBS certificate.

Important Notice: To apply for the above position all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, or eligible to apply for a relevant work visa. Excell Supply are unable to offer a work permit to any applicant or facilitate work permits for any vacancy.

Excell Supply is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.