Residential Children's Practitioner Level 1 - Norwich, United Kingdom - Norfolk County Council

Norfolk County Council

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Norwich, United Kingdom

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Permanent contract | full-time 37 hours per week | £24,294 to £25,979 per annum (Grade E) plus weekend enhancements | Norwich

Residential Children's Practitioner Level 1

At Norfolk County Council our commitment to providing proven, quality, holistic residential for children and young people with disabilities aged 05-17 aims to achieve excellent outcomes and lasting results.

We are passionate about the provision of creative and ambitious opportunities for our young people.

Our services are well regarded, and we are proud of our reputation of ensuring the best outcomes for disabled children.

Foxwood is a residential short break home in Norwich. We provide holistic care to young people with learning disabilities with complex health needs and challenging behaviours.

We need highly motivated, resilient and positive individuals with humour, tenacity and empathy to help children and young people with disabilities thrive and reach their full potential.

We value your life experiences, energy, personal strength and positive mental attitude.

Our team works across the whole week (including weekends and bank holidays) which can include unsociable hours, night work, sleep ins.

Following a thorough induction and training programme, your duties will include:

Supporting and providing meaningful day to day activities to children and young people with disabilities to develop their emotional and social needs by building positive relationships.

Developing personal and practical skills to enhance young people's independence skills.

Ensuring that children's and young people diverse communication needs are met ascertaining their views and wishes and these are acted upon where appropriate

Reporting and recording key aspects of care and developing your professional skills as part of on-going development.

Managing complex behaviours that can be challenging.

Provide personal intimate care to holistically support children and young people with disabilities which can include tasks such as feeding, washing, toileting, dressing, hoisting, administering medication and also health care tasks and duties that can be met through appropriate training and delegation of clinical procedures in line with the 2005 Royal College of Nursing Guidelines.

Working in collaboration and also directly with families and other professionals to ensure best outcomes for children and young people with disabilities.

Hold or be willing to work towards the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Child Care (paid for).

We can offer you an induction and regular training and supervision, career progression and personal development.

Closing date: 04 December 2023

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
Up to £25,979.00 per year

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