Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for a Residential Children’s Practitioner to work full time based in Norwich.
The salary for this permanent Residential Children’s Practitioner job is up to £29,439 per annum.
Main duties:
* To engage in the effective delivery of residential childcare in accordance with Ofsted quality standards and Children Homes Regulations.
* To maintain good professional practice within the Home in accordance with Departmental Standards.
* To help create a positive environment for each resident with regard to their safety, health, and education.
* To form effective relationships with residents and their families to ensure that a caring environment is maintained and their emotional and physical needs are met.
* To ensure “Safe care” standards are met and opportunities for their development are maximised.
* To undertake 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.
* To ensure that residents' views and wishes are sought and acted upon where appropriate.
* To ensure that good quality records are maintained as required with supervision and advice from qualified staff.
* To undertake “sleep-in” duties, and night work as and when required.
* To undertake a “link worker” role with residents as required.
* To participate in County groups as required.
* To attend statutory reviews or planning meetings as required.
* To ensure observance of and adherence to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
* To ensure that services are provided in accordance with the departmental standards, equal opportunities standards, and objectives of quality assurance.
* To undertake other appropriate duties as may be required by the Director of Children’s Services.
Requirements of this job:
* Desirable to have the Level 3 Children, Young Person and Family Practitioner (or equivalent) qualification or willingness to complete.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* An understanding of the needs of looked after young people.
* Knowledge of relevant regulations, legislation, and statutory guidance.
* An understanding of intervention strategies.
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This job is advertised by Harry Smy; if you are interested in this position, please click above to apply now.
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