Youth Practitioner (Entry Level)

What you will be doing:

• Independent skills development: support children in developing skills such as cooking, cleaning and personal care to foster their independence
• Engaging activities: organise and participate in activities such as time in the garden, swimming, creating art or community trips to parks, the beach or shopping
• Supportive environment: help create a positive and safe environment where children can grow and develop, making the home welcoming and non clinical for both children and staff
• Team collaboration: work closely with other team members, families and external agencies to provide the best care for the children, including developing care plans and thinking of creative ways to help children flourish
• House management: assist with the day to day running of the home, including cooking meals, cleaning and administering medication

What we can offer:

• Comprehensive training: extensive induction and training programme, including a Level 4 Certificate in Therapeutic Care where required
• Team environment: diverse team with various backgrounds, united by a passion for helping children, working together to leverage each other's strengths
• Management and benefits: regular supervision, LGPS pension scheme and generous annual leave entitlement

About you:

• caring, motivated and enthusiastic
• passionate about providing high quality care and creating opportunities for children
• skilled in forming positive relationships with children and young people
• adaptive and creative in meeting each child's needs
• committed to improving the lives and opportunities of disabled children and their families
• resilient and effective at working within a close knit team

We offer a range of positions, including full time permanent contracts and zero hour posts. Shifts will include weekends and bank holidays, with rota flexibility discussed on an individual basis. Additional allowances are payable for sleep in duties and bank holiday work.

Requirements:

• Significant travel required, and you must have a vehicle (or suitable transport) available for use as needed.

• The role involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults, and you will have access to significant information about them.

• The post will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check (see our policy on the employment of ex offenders). Please also see our policy on safeguarding children and young people, and our adult safeguarding policy.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. If you need any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, let us know on your application.

Contact

For an informal chat about the role please contact Joe Bevis - or Hollie Robinson - .