Experienced Practitioner Nights - Childrens Homes

As an Experienced Children's Residential Practitioner, you will provide direct support and care for young people aged 12 to 17 years. Our young people have complex emotional and mental health difficulties (such as trauma and loss) and often struggle to regulate their emotions. Working within a therapeutic framework, you will develop a direct programme of work aimed at building life skills, develop a restorative learning approach to behaviour and manage their own safety within the community., Please note we're not responsible for the content of job ads, as they're posted by the recruiter. We'll aim to resolve the reported issue and we'll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.

• Desirable Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (i.e. Level 3 Diploma Children and Young People Workforce with the children's social care pathway).


• Minimum of 1 years' experience working and supporting Young People to achieve their full potential.


• Ability to build and promote trusted relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.


• Experience of achieving outcomes as part of working in a service and the records which evidence that.


• A working knowledge of key legislation regarding Safeguarding practices relating to children and young people


• Understanding of the issues experienced by young people such as bullying, gangs, radicalisation, self-harm, sexual exploitation and how these impact on behaviour.


• Creativity, enthusiasm and energy to inspire and encourage young people to achieve great things.
  
  Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.


St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.


• Starting salary of £27,352 per annum.


• Tailored career development plan through our "St Christopher's Academy".


• A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.


• 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years' service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.


• Industry Leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children's right and participation, CSE, empowerment, Mental health and therapeutic interventions ,


• Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.


• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.


• Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.


• Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.


• Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.