Residential Practitioner

Young Foundations Limited; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise spécialisée dans le soutien aux jeunes adultes recherche un Residential Practitioner pour travailler à Acrefield House à Birkenhead. Vous serez amené(e) à répondre aux besoins individuels des jeunes, en collaboration avec leurs familles et divers partenaires, au sein d'un environnement sécurisé et enrichissant. Ce rôle offre une carrière gratifiante avec des possibilités de développement professionnel et une formation continue, dans un cadre où la protection et le bien-être des jeunes sont primordiaux.

Benefits

Opportunités de progression interne

Formation entièrement financée niveau 3/4 en santé et services sociaux

Programme d'assistance aux employés

Congés annuels améliorés

Congés maternité et paternité améliorés

Vouchers pour soins oculaires gratuits

Qualifications

• Compréhension des besoins des jeunes au niveau physique, émotionnel et éducatif.
• Connaissance des procédures de protection de l'enfance.
• Capacité à travailler en équipe et à motiver les autres.

Responsibilities

• Répondre aux besoins identifiés des jeunes selon les plans de soins.
• Travailler en partenariat avec les familles et les agences pertinentes.
• Assurer la sécurité et le bien-être des jeunes.

Skills

Empathie

Gestion du stress émotionnel

Sens de l'interaction

Flexibilité

Job description

Hours of Week: 40

Contract Type:Permanent

Requirements:

• An understanding of the developmental needs (physical, emotional, intellectual, social and educational) of young people.
• Child Protection issues and procedures. Social Care Services available to young people and their families
• Working within a team & Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and understanding.
• Ability to motivate self and others to meet time and performance goals.
• Ability to deal with emotional stress.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Good interpersonal skills – relate well to others (young people and staff at all levels).

As a Residential Practitioner you will:

• Respond to and meet the identified needs of children/young people as outlined in individual care plans and as agreed with the manager.
• To work in partnership with young people, their families, social workers and other relevant agencies, in meeting the needs of young people.
• To ensure that work with children/young people is in keeping with legislative, procedural and good practice requirements.
• To ensure that the safety and welfare of young people is paramount.
• To participate in implementing, monitoring and reviewing children/young people’s care/health and education plans where appropriate and to contribute in planning meetings and reviews as require.
• To understand and be familiar with all relevant legislation guidance policies procedures in relation to safeguarding young people.
• To promote the development of a comfortable physical environment, which is conducive to good social care practice and in line with standards and guidance.

About Acrefield:

Acrefield House offers individual personal living spaces for privacy, dignity, and comfort, with shared communal areas to promote interaction, inclusion, and enjoyment. Located in Birkenhead, Acrefield contains 5 bedrooms, supports young people from the ages of 16 to 25 with very complex needs, including autism, learning disabilities and mental health issues.

We provide our young adults either a safe living environment, supporting and empowering independence while encouraging life choices and social and professional aspirations.

Benefits of Working for us:

• A rewarding career you can be truly proud of
• A supportive environment that is committed to helping you flourish and deliver excellent care to the people we support
• Competitive pay with pay progression opportunities
• Career development and training
• Internal progression opportunities
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave packages
• Enhanced annual leave
• Fully funded Level 3/4 Health & Social Care qualification
• Employee assistance programme
• Free eye care vouchers

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!

Young Foundations is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with our safeguarding policy. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right to work checks and any other necessary checks.

**Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role**

Acrefield House is a safe, therapeutic, and nurturing environment for young adults. With a Forensic Psychologist as clinical support, it enables a step-down placement from hospital.

Our home also supports young adults from a range of previous placements, such as, Foster Care and premature placement into Semi Supported or Supported Living. Or often bridging the gap for a child, that has outgrown a Children’s service and requires to be supported in adult residential environment, with a view to future independence.