Residential Practitioner - Children & YP
| Posting date: | 30 January 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,459.20 to £26,769.60 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Annual Leave, Pension + more |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2025 |
| Location: | Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS6 4RT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Brook Street |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBBH394889_1738237978 |
Summary
Residential Practitioner - Children & Young People
Location: TS6 - Middlesborough
Salary: £12.24 - £12.87 per hour + Double Pay on Bank Holidays + 252 Hours Annual Leave
Shifts: 12-hour shifts (8am-8pm or 8pm-8am waking nights) on a 2 weeks rolling rota - Week 1 (Mon,Tue,Sat,Sun) and Week 2 (Wed,Thu,Fri)
Employment Type: Full-time - 40h
Our client is seeking dedicated Residential Practitioners to join their team, providing care and support for children and young people (aged 15-16) in a 5-bed residential service. The young people in the service may have experienced EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties), trauma, self-harm, and substance misuse.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support children and young people in line with their individual care plans.
- Work in partnership with families, social workers, and other professionals.
- Ensure a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.
- Act as a key worker and provide emotional and practical support.
- Encourage engagement in education, personal development, and community activities.
- Assist in daily household tasks and maintain a comfortable, safe home environment.
- Promote independence while providing personal care when necessary.
- Follow safeguarding procedures and contribute to service development.
Requirements:
- Experience working with children in a residential setting, particularly those with EBD and complex needs.
- Full UK driving licence (essential).
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends, nights, and bank holidays.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate with enhanced overtime and bank holiday pay.
- 252 hours of annual leave.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable young people.
If you are passionate about making a difference and have the experience required, apply today to join our client's team!
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