Children & Young People's Residential Practitioners

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Ideal candidates will join a strong team of Practitioners who put love and kindness into everything they do.

We are passionate about learning and development and committed to providing an outstanding experience for all staff. After completing your probation, we'll enrol you on a Diploma programme and give you the time, support and incentives to succeed.

Practitioners typically work at least two 12-hr shifts pw, one 8hr shift, and attend team meetings, training, and group thinking space on Fridays from 9.30am to 12.30pm. The total number of working hours is 36 hrs pw. 4hrs per week are allocated to self-study to support the successful completion of your probation and, once enrolled, the Children and Young People's Practitioner Diploma (Level 4).

Do you have?

• Some experience of working with children and/or young people - e.g. mentoring, coaching, teaching.


• Key qualities that enable good relationships - e.g. warmth, kindness, humour.


• Strong values and a commitment to inclusion.


• An ability to understand, recognise and respond appropriately to risk.


• Ambition matched with a desire for professional development.


You will collaborate on plans to support their health, education, social, and day-to-day needs including the promotion of sports, culture and arts activities and interests. This is an important and significant role in helping children, who have experienced adversity in early life, thrive and fulfil their potential.

We believe all staff should be paid well for work that delivers excellent services and changes the lives of young people in and leaving care.

As a result we offer:

• Competitive Sector Salary (including options to flex working hours up or down) + Work Related Travel + Pension Contribution


• Generous Annual Leave - 37 Days pro-rata, including Bank Holidays.


• Wellbeing Budget (£25 per month for all staff to encourage self-care)


• Monthly wellbeing time


• Training and Support - online modules, group training and personal training budget


• Line Management and Therapeutic 1:1 Supervision, and Therapeutic Group Supervision monthly


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Cycle to Work Scheme