Children and Young People Practitioner - London, United Kingdom - Young Futures
Description
Can you make a BIG difference to young people in care?This is an important and significant role in helping young people in care thrive and fulfil their potential.
After completing your probation you will be enrolled on a Diploma programme and given the time, support, and incentives to succeed.
Children & Young People's Practitioners, Residential (Nights)Location:
Working from our residential unit, Yvonne House in SW8 (Zone 2). Office based in SE11 (Zone 1).
Hours:
Full-Time
Experience of working with young people.
Key qualities that enable good engagement - e.g. warmth, kindness, humour.
Strong values and a commitment to inclusion.
An ability to understand, recognise and respond appropriately to risk.
Ambition matched with a desire for professional development.
We are recruiting a C&YP Practitioner (Nights) to co-work with other team members in our all-female residential unit for young people in care, aged 16-17 years old.
You'll be responsible for building warm, caring and empowering relationships with young women; engaging in evening sports and arts activities; The position is exclusively night shift working, 8.30am, with one other colleague, 3 nights per week, with occasional weekend working.
Please note that only women are eligible to apply for this position, under Section 7(2) (b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.
We believe all staff should be paid well for work that delivers excellent services and changes the lives of young people in and leaving care.
Competitive Sector Salary (including options to flex working hours up or down) + Work Related Travel + Pension ContributionGenerous Annual Leave - 37 Days pro-rata, including Bank Holidays.
Wellbeing Budget (£25 per month for all staff to encourage self-care)
Monthly wellbeing time
Training and Support – online modules, group training and personal training budget
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Inclusion and Equality
We are committed to embedding inclusive practices, promoting equality and valuing diversity in all of our activities.
We understand and acknowledge the positive benefits that this commitment will bring to the young people we support, our staff and our partner organisations.
No agencies please.#