- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Positivity, resilience, and emotional intelligence
- Flexibility to work shifts including weekends, bank holidays, and nights
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Basic computer proficiency
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care (or equivalent), or willingness to attain the qualification within a reasonable timeframe (course fees covered by us)
- Experience supporting children or young people with additional emotional/behavioral challenges – may derive from work experience, volunteering, student placements, or personal background
- Help establish a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for young people
- Build trusting relationships, understanding young people's needs and interests
- Offer primary care tailored to individual needs
- Manage behavior and devise strategies for long-term progress
- Organize activities to enrich daily experiences and special events for young people
- Foster each individual's personal growth, education, and broader learning
- A competitive salary with supplements for sleep-in duties and weekend work
- Annual leave plus statutory holidays
- Funding for relevant qualifications
- Continuous training opportunities to enhance the skills necessary for the care of young people
- A clear career progression path through team hierarchy, with potential advancement to senior practitioner and management positions
- Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with substantial employer contributions
- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements based on service needs
- Clear career development roadmap and ongoing professional growth prospects
- A variety of staff benefits to support your well-being and maximize your financial resources
- Help create a safe and stimulating environment for young people's development
- Support young people by recognizing their individual preferences and interests, exposing them to diverse experiences, and facilitating informed decision-making whenever feasible
- Provide day-to-day primary care tailored to individual needs and address occasional requirements such as healthcare appointments
- For young individuals with disabilities and complex needs, offer appropriate personal care including bathing, toileting, dressing, changing, and feeding
- Adhere to medication administration policies, accurately documenting and verifying drug administration
- Plan and coordinate daily activities as well as special events and celebrations
- Participate in excursions and a range of physical activities with young people
- Work directly with young people following agreed individual programs and strategies (e.g., anger management, self-esteem)
- Handle behavior in a firm and positive manner and if necessary, be capable of safely restraining a young person post-appropriate training
- Support young individuals in maximizing educational benefits
- Assist young individuals during transitions to other settings
- Consult meaningfully with young people and their families
- Perform domestic duties to maintain high standards within the home, including cleaning, meal preparation, laundry, and decoration
- Educate young individuals on essential life skills for successful independent living
- Be accountable for developing, reviewing, and amending care plans, risk assessments, file maintenance, and other administrative tasks
- Manage young people's and departmental finances per policies and procedures, ensuring accurate transaction records
- Participate in and contribute to meetings, highlighting relevant issues to your superiors and colleagues
- Demonstrate effective communication, both written and verbal
- Adhere to policies, procedures, and team decisions
- Plan shifts efficiently, ensuring task completion and maintaining shift activity records. Collaborate with colleagues for an efficient and effective service delivery
- Collaborate with senior management within the home to organize and plan short and long-term provisions for the children and young people
- Generate daily records to meet statutory and policy requirements
- Prepare reports for statutory reviews and other meetings
- Liaise and negotiate with other professional entities involved with young individuals
- Contribute to the development of in-house policies and procedures
- Engage in necessary training and development activities to stay updated on knowledge and skills
- Undertake other duties as required by the role
- Comply with Leeds City Council policies, procedures, and staff instructions, including health and safety protocols
- Promote and uphold Leeds City Council's equality policies and work in an anti-oppressive manner
- NVQ/QCF, Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) Level 3 or working towards and achieving within 12 months of appointment
- An aptitude for assessing and evaluating young people's individual needs and those of their families
- Ability to collaborate with staff at all levels, working as a team member and liaising with other professionals
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills (Written exercise on the interview day)
- Flexibility to work on a shift basis, including weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-in duties
- Capacity to maintain records and generate reports
- Familiarity with the 1989 Children Act and relevant legislation
- Understanding of issues relating to Looked after Children
- Respect for young people's confidentiality rights
- Basic computer literacy
- Minimum qualification requirement: Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce. Existing qualifications remain valid, and there is no need for requalification. If lacking this certification, candidates must register for the course within 3 months of being appointed
- GCSE level education or equivalent
- Recent work experience in the last year with young people facing emotional/behavioral challenges, whether in a paid or voluntary capacity in settings like children's homes, social care establishments, schools, youth services, or similar youth-focused services
- Ability to thrive in a challenging and dynamic environment
- Experience in preparing and drafting reports
- Handling petty cash transactions
- Dedication to continuous enhancement
- Compliance with Equal Opportunities Policy
- Responsibility for executing duties while upholding Health & Safety Policies
- Willingness to engage in training and development to stay informed and continuously improve
- Sufficient physical fitness to meet job demands, including using Safety Intervention (SI) to manage challenging behavior as needed
- Legally, personnel within a children's residential setting must be 4 years older than the oldest child/young person. Hence, as Leeds City Council's residential homes cater to individuals up to 18 years old, applicants must be 22 years or older
- Embrace Leeds City Council Values, Behaviors, and codes of conduct
- Devotion to continuous improvement across all aspects and commitment to achieving the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth, and Zero Carbon
- Understanding and adherence to Leeds City Council's equality and diversity policies
- Execution of all duties in alignment with Health and Safety Policies
- Readiness to engage actively in training and development initiatives
- Flexible and adaptable to changes to support other services as needed at the designated grade level
- Participation in appraisal, training, and development activities
- Knowledge of and adherence to Leeds City Council policies and procedures
- Acknowledgment and support of diversity, ensuring equality for all by working in an anti-discriminatory manner and upholding Leeds City Council's equality & diversity policies
- Recognition and appropriate addressing of incidents like racism, bullying, harassment, victimization, and abuse, reporting concerns to the relevant personnel
- Adherence to the flexibility protocol adopted by the Council
- Familiarity with the Council's function and structure
- Understanding of child and adolescent development, safeguarding issues, and causes necessitating care, and child protection challenges
- Flexibility in working hours, shifts, and work areas
- Awareness of issues faced by disadvantaged groups
Residential Practitioner - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds City Council
Description
Job Title: Residential Practitioner
Salary: Basic Pay - C1 £26,421 - £28,770 (Average Earning Including Secure Allowance £32, £35,051.04)
Hours: Average 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Adel Beck Secure Children's Home
Are you passionate about empowering young people to enhance their life opportunities?
Are you strong and positive, a great listener and a team player?
We are seeking individuals like you to become part of our team as a Residential Practitioner.
At Adel Beck, we provide care for 24 young individuals aged 10 to 18. These young people come to us after legal proceedings, being remanded, or sentenced to custody, or because they require secure accommodation for their own welfare or that of others.
Residential Practitioners play a crucial role in the daily lives and future prospects of the vulnerable young people at Adel Beck, who may have intricate needs and exhibit challenging behaviors.
Our objective is to instill change in perspectives, behaviors, education, and emotions. We aim to empower every young person to mature and have a positive impact within their family and broader community, shielded from risky behaviors, exploitation, and criminal activities.
We are dedicated to the vision of Child Friendly Leeds. We envision Leeds as a city where all children are secure, content, and healthy, excel academically, fulfill their potential, and grow up to be engaged citizens with a voice and influence.
Leeds City Council, with over 14,000 employees, stands as one of the largest employers in the area. We aim to attract and nurture talented individuals who embody our vision and objectives.
About You
We are in search of experienced, enthusiastic, adaptable candidates with the personal attributes to connect with and motivate vulnerable children and young people. We implement a therapeutic support model and will offer comprehensive training.
You Must Have:
We anticipate the following background and qualifications:
About the Role
As our next Residential Practitioner, you will actively engage in the everyday lives of our young people, employing a restorative approach to assist them in their personal development and education. You will be part of a supportive team that prioritizes your well-being and professional growth. Witnessing the positive impact you have on the lives and prospects of vulnerable young individuals provides unparalleled job satisfaction.
You Will:
What We Offer You
We take pride in providing the best employee experience, with perks such as:
How to Apply
Submit your application for this position via the online portal. Please upload your CV and provide a personal statement within a 500-word limit.
Review our guidelines for further insights. Ensure all sections are completed accurately before submitting your application.
We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
A background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) against the Children's barred list will be conducted for preferred candidates.
We advocate for diversity and aim for a workforce that mirrors the demographics of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is an inclusive employer, ranked 70 in the Stonewall top 100 employers list for 2023. Additionally, we are age-friendly, supportive of mental well-being, and leaders in disability inclusion.
All new hires at Leeds City Council are subject to a six-month probationary period upon appointment.
This position is UK-based. Employment is subject to verification of the right to work in the UK – whether as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme, or with a valid work visa. If you do not hold the right to work in the UK and the role is not eligible for sponsorship, kindly review your eligibility before applying.
Job Description
Job Purpose
Under the supervision of the Senior Residential Practitioner and Team Manager, take a leading supportive role in delivering a safe and secure care service for children and young people in compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines. Actively engage with young people to assess their needs and promote attitudinal and behavioral changes through positive interactions embracing a pro-social, restorative, and solution-oriented approach.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Essential Requirements It is crucial that candidates can demonstrate the following criteria for the role. Only candidates meeting all essential requirements will be considered for interview:
Essential Behavioral and Other Characteristics
Desirable Requirements It would be advantageous if candidates can demonstrate the following criteria, which may be considered to differentiate between applicants:
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