Residential Practitioner - Children's Mental Health

Valley House, Fillongley, Warwickshire

Residential Practitioner - Children's Mental Health

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Valley House, Fillongley, Warwickshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 days ago, 17 Dec | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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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 Valley House: Valley House offers a hostile social care model with direct access to multi-disciplinary heath provision. Located in Nr Coventry, Valley house consists of 6 Bedrooms, helping young people from ages 11 to 18. We support children and young people with a variety of needs such as Learning disabilities, and children with mental disorders. Providing both extensive care and accommodation for children and you please, the home has been designed with the utmost attention to provide a setting that gives security, stability, adventure, and opportunities. 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).