Residential Youth Support Practitioner - 24/7 Care Team

Suffolk County Council; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded Level 3 Diploma

Monthly supervision sessions

Excellent benefits package

Sleep-in duties pay

Job summary

Suffolk County Council in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Youth Support Practitioner to join the on-site residential team at the Bury St Edmunds Children's Home. You will support vulnerable children aged 8-17, building trust and helping them achieve positive outcomes in education, health and wellbeing.

The role involves 37 hours per week on a rolling rota including early, daytime, evening and sleep-in shifts. The contract is permanent with salary £33,973 per annum plus 15% unsociable hours

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake required training.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for vulnerable children.
• Build trusting relationships and monitor wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate with agencies.
• Assist in planning and implementing care plans with professionals.
• Attend team meetings and supervision.

Skills

Willingness to undertake training

Full driving licence or mobility

Fixed shifts

Job description

Suffolk County Council in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Youth Support Practitioner to join the on-site residential team at the Bury St Edmunds Children's Home. You will support vulnerable children aged 8-17, building trust and helping them achieve positive outcomes in education, health and wellbeing.

The role involves 37 hours per week on a rolling rota including early, daytime, evening and sleep-in shifts. The contract is permanent with salary £33,973 per annum plus 15% unsociable hours