Residential Practitioner - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds City Council

Leeds City Council

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Leeds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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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 enabling young people to improve their life chances?

Are you resilient and positive, a good listener and a team player?

We are looking for people like you to join our team as a Residential Practitioner.

At Adel Beck we care for 24 young people aged 10 to 18.

They are referred to us following court proceedings, being placed on remand or sentenced to a period of detention, or because they need to be placed in secure accommodation for their own safety or the safety of others.

Residential Practitioners have a central role in the daily lives and long-term outlook for the vulnerable young people at Adel Beck, who may have complex needs and display challenging behaviours.

Our goal is to inspire change in attitudes, behaviours, learning and emotions.

We want to enable every young person to grow up and make a positive contribution as part of their family and wider community, safe from risk-taking behaviour, exploitation and offending.

We are committed to the ambition of Child Friendly Leeds.

We want Leeds to be a city where all children are safe, happy and healthy, do well at school, fulfil their potential and grow up to be active citizens with voice and influence.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

About you

You must have:

- excellent communication and listening skills
- positivity, resilience and emotional intelligence
- flexibility to work shifts including weekends, bank holidays and nights

We expect the following experience and qualifications:

good standard of literacy and numeracy

- basic computer literacy

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care (or equivalent), or commitment to achieving the qualification within a reasonable period (we pay the course fees)
Experience supporting children or young people with additional emotional/behavioural issues this may be from employment, volunteering, student placements or personal life

About the role

As our next Residential Practitioner you'll play an active role in the daily lives of our young people, using a restorative approach to support them in their personal growth and learning.

You'll be part of a supportive team which has your wellbeing and professional development at heart.

There's no greater job satisfaction than seeing the difference you make every day to the lives and prospects of vulnerable young people.

You will:

- help to create a safe, stimulating and caring environment for young people,
- build trusting relationships, understanding young people's needs and interests,
- provide primary care that is responsive to individual needs,
- manage behaviour and develop strategies for longer term progress,
- plan and organise activities to enhance young people's experiences day to day and for special occasions,
- nurture each child's personal development, their education and wider learning.

What we offer you
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

A competitive salary plus enhancements for sleep-in duties and working weekends,
Annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays,
Funding for you to study for relevant qualifications,
Ongoing training opportunities for you to build the skills you need to do your best for the young people in your care,
Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions,
A clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities,
A range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further.

How to apply

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is an Inclusive employer, ranked 70 on the Stonewall top 100 employers 2023 list. We are also an Age friendly employer, a Mindful employer and a Disability Confident leader.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Job purpose
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Senior Residential Practitioner and Team Manager take a lead supportive role in the provision of a safe and secure care service for childr