Residential Youth Practitioner

The Move On Homes service have several positions both full and part time in Maytree House Didcot and Moorland House Witney.

About Us

The Move On Service provides intensive supported housing accommodation for young people aged 16 to 18 years who are in the care of the local authority, working to create individual plans for those requiring additional support for their transition towards independent living.

You will be joining an established and experienced team at a time of change as the service is now registered under the Ofsted supported housing regulations.

About the Role

To be responsible for contributing to the day-to-day running of the home in accordance with all policies and procedures in order to provide the highest possible standards of emotional, social and physical care for residents and for implementing the requirements of the operational briefs.

To provide an integrated, considerate and planned response to the health, well-being, care and support of residents both within the move on and in the Community involving relatives, professionals and other agencies as appropriate.

To ensure that services are planned and delivered in a way that maximises participation towards preparing for independence and reflects young people's rights in relation to the services being provided, and acts on the views/wishes of residents.

To work as part of a team, operating a shift pattern including weekends, evenings and bank Holidays. Sleep in as required. Lone working is also part of the role overnight and at other times when required.

To maintain Health and Safety standards (eg food handling, general cleaning, hygiene, COSHH, fire policies, accident reporting, first aid etc) and participate in regular internal quality assurance inspections.

To provide detailed debriefs and handovers to colleagues and managers in line with the home's procedures.

To support young people often with high-risk complex needs and vulnerabilities to keep themselves safe and work towards independently managing their own needs by use of positive risk taking.

About you

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and experienced residential youth practitioners who are dedicated to supporting young people to live their best lives and achieve positive outcomes.

Please specify on application your preference on location and full or part time hours.