Senior Youth Support Practitioner — Lead Residential Care

Suffolk County Council; Brandon; Sur place; GBP 35 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in child

Monthly supervision sessions

Sleep-in allowance on top of salary

Excellent benefits package

Résumé du poste

Suffolk County Council is seeking a Senior Youth Support Practitioner for a one-child home in Brandon. The role offers 37 hours per week, fixed shifts, and a salary of £40,905 including a 15% unsociable hours allowance, with sleep-in duties contractually required and wage on those hours as applicable.

You will lead a small team, coordinate daily activities, and work to safeguard and support vulnerable children aged 11–17 in a purpose-built home.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in a residential setting for children
• Ability to be a role model when working with children or young people
• Willingness to work as part of the management and staff teams
• Good communication skills and strong team ethos
• Willingness to undertake required training
• To hold a full driving licence or mobility alternative
• Ability to work fixed shifts

Responsabilités

• Lead and support a team providing care for children and young people
• Coordinate daily activities with the Manager
• Guide staff and ensure every child feels valued, safe, and happy
• Safeguard and promote welfare of children and young people
• Work as part of the management team and staff team
• Maintain calmness in stressful situations

Connaissances

Team leadership

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Flexibility

Formation

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care

Description du poste

Suffolk County Council is seeking a Senior Youth Support Practitioner for a one-child home in Brandon. The role offers 37 hours per week, fixed shifts, and a salary of £40,905 including a 15% unsociable hours allowance, with sleep-in duties contractually required and wage on those hours as applicable.

You will lead a small team, coordinate daily activities, and work to safeguard and support vulnerable children aged 11–17 in a purpose-built home.