Residential Practitioner

Young Foundations, Pierremont, Darlington

Residential Practitioner

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Young Foundations, Pierremont, Darlington

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 days ago, 10 Nov | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1f220eb2fc5141d9822377bb62bf23b4

Full Job Description

  • 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 Meadholme: Meadholme provides extensive care and nurturing fir children and young people with a wide range of difficulties; Emotional behavioural disorder, mental health and learning disabilities. The home offers a warm, friendly, and comfortable environment consisting of 5 bedrooms, supporting young people from ages 8 to 18. All bedrooms are tailored to suit individual needs, and the communal areas designed to encourage and promote independent skills. 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

    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).