3 posts | permanent contracts | full or part-time up to 37 hours per week | £30,559 to £32,654 per annum (Grade G) plus weekend pay enhancements | Norwich
Residential Children’s Practitioner Level 2 (Days) - Foxwood
At Norfolk County Council, our commitment to providing proven, quality, holistic residential care for children and young people aged 05-17 aims to achieve excellent outcomes and lasting results. We are passionate about the provision of creative and ambitious opportunities for our young people. Our services are well regarded, and we are proud of our reputation for ensuring the best outcomes for children and young people.
Foxwood short breaks home provides round-the-clock care for children and young people and requires practitioners to work a variety of shifts. This is predominately a day role; however, it could also include working nights when required.
We need highly motivated, resilient, and positive team members with humour, tenacity, and empathy to help children and young people to flourish and reach their full potential. We are seeking an experienced individual who is able to lead shifts and to support and guide junior staff. We value your life experiences, energy, personal strength, and positive mental attitude.
Our team works across the week (including weekends and bank holidays) and can include unsociable hours, night work, and sleep-ins. This post is predominately during the day; however, there may be a requirement to sleep in on occasions.
Following a thorough induction and training programme, your duties will include:
1. Supporting and providing meaningful day-to-day activities to children and young people to develop their emotional and social needs by building positive relationships.
2. Developing personal and practical skills to enhance young people’s independence.
3. Ensuring that children’s and young people’s diverse communication needs are met by ascertaining their views and wishes and acting upon them where appropriate.
4. Reporting and recording key aspects of care and developing your professional skills as part of ongoing development.
5. Managing complex behaviours that can be challenging.
6. Depending on the needs of the child/young person, this may require you to provide personal intimate care and/or nursing care support to holistically support children and young people.
7. Working in collaboration with families and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.
8. Holding or being willing to work towards the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Child Care (paid for).
In return, we will offer you:
* A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development.
* A generous annual leave entitlement, plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme.
* Maternity, paternity, and adoption pay, and time off to support you as your family grows.
* Support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled, or seriously ill.
* Access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy, and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40.
* NCC Pension scheme.
* Meals while working on shift.
* Cycle to work scheme.
For an informal discussion, please contact Nichola Hanton (Team Manager) or Derek Hern (Assistant Team Manager) on 01603-692450.
Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria we are looking for.
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