50 Charity / Voluntary jobs in Keighley, Bradford

You will:

• Contribute proactively to the positive development of your home and Adel Beck as a whole.
• Develop residential practitioners to deliver person centred, emotional and trauma informed care.
• Ensure that staff are rota'd, deployed effectively, efficiently, and economically.
• Assess individual needs and provide appropriate interventions to meet the level of the complex issues and risks associated with the behaviours identified.
• Develop and sustain effective working and information sharing protocols with colleagues and external partner agencies to ensure an integrated service is provided, delivered and maintained.
• Work alongside the homes Multi-disciplinary operational management team to ensure that all young people's needs are met in accordance with the Childrens Homes Regulations 2015., Job Purpose: Lead and manage a team of Nights Senior Practitioners and Nights Assistant Care Officers in the delivery of a high-quality care service including risk assessment, risk management, Care and Interventions programmes that meet the emotional and developmental needs of children and young people. To be responsible for the smooth running of the home and contribute to the care of our children and young people throughout the waking night. To take a lead and active role in the lives of children and young people in assessing their needs and encouraging attitudinal and behavioural change through proactive and positive interaction maintaining a pro-social behaviour, restorative and solution focussed approach. To encourage and foster a culture of commitment to continuous growth and development., Form a close working relationship with the leadership team, the workforce development lead and to work a therapeutic child focused manner.
• Lead, motivate and provide effective and supportive management responses and guidance to staff.
• Develop the team through appropriate challenge of practice.
• Provide KPI data, analysis and reports to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Ensure that staff are appropriately deployed in accordance with individual plans, which set out staffing requirements; ensure that an appropriate blend of skills and experience are available in emergencies.
• Lead in the provision of a safe and stimulating environment which provides for assessment, care, education and health of children and young people nurturing their emotional and physical wellbeing.
• Ensure the staff team plan, deliver, and participate in opportunities for enrichment, recreational and/or vocational development of children and young people.
• Lead in being constructive and proactive, in addressing and managing the challenging behaviour presented by children and young people.
• Take a proactive lead role in the admission process.
• Maintain and where necessary develop robust quality assurance, audit systems, Policy, Procedure and Guidance providing analysis and constructive feedback to managers and practitioners.
• Ensure Safeguarding Policy and Procedures are implemented and followed by the team and colleagues.
• Lead in organising, deploying and managing staff ensuring work patterns and rotas are maintained, always providing cover to meet the needs of the service.
• Keep up to date with local and national developments in respect of the assessment of children and young people in the criminal justice system and more widely.
• Participate in the recruitment, selection, induction, supervision, appraisal, training, development and support processes for staff. Ensure HR policies and procedures relating to managing staff are followed.
• Physically restrain and control young people, in line with approved restraint techniques, guidelines and procedure (training will be provided).
• Lead in developing yourself and staff to enhance performance and practice through training, shared knowledge, best practice, promote ideas for innovation and improvement and use information to make effective decisions.
• Encourage a culture of listening, reflection and supervision within your nights team.
• Ensure prior to using any equipment or undertaking an activity a risk assessment is in place and a safety data sheet available if required.
• In line with the Medication Policy and Procedure administer and record prescribed and other medication and supervise Senior Practitioners, Care and Assistant Care Officers in this activity.
• Promote the effective use of resources and to manage appropriate financial resources within an identified budget following Council Financial Procedure Rules.
• Lead in developing and sustaining effective working and information sharing protocols with colleagues and external partner agencies to ensure an integrated service is delivered and maintained.
• Provide reports, attend and chair meetings as required.
• Lead in developing others to support the dissemination of Effective Practice, maintaining clear protocols and ensuring the team receives up to date information
• Use ICT systems
• Be flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required, commensurate to grade
• Participate in appraisal, training and development activities to ensure up-to-date knowledge and skills
• Improve own practice through observation, evaluation, discussion and development programmes
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice
• Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the service by attending relevant meetings, training days and events as requested.
• Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures such as child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all by working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding and promoting the values, standards and equal opportunities of Leeds City Council
• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment or victimisation and any form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures
• The postholder is expected to work within the parameters of the council's flexibility protocol
• The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post
  
  Are you resilient and empathetic leader, with the drive and ability to inspire practice improvements in a multi-disciplinary staff team and positive change in vulnerable young people who can be hard to engage with? Do you have a good understanding of trauma informed child and adolescent development, a restorative and solution focussed approach, and relevant experience? If the answer is yes, the role of Team Manager at Adel Beck Secure Children's Home could be the right opportunity for you to be a key leader within this national resource., We are looking for experienced, motivated, enthusiastic candidates with the personal qualities to build trusting relationships with a wide range of professionals and inspire vulnerable young people. You must have:
• High level of communication skills to a range of individuals, including understanding of learning styles and communication needs.
• Be self-aware in understanding your potential impact on others, with the ability to reflect on your own practice.
• Confidence in communicating, liaising and appropriately challenging other professionals and stakeholders.
• Willingness and flexibility in adapting to change to assist and provide support and guidance to other services.
• Be competent in making detailed assessments within the area of expertise.
• Ability to encourage, motivate and support residential practitioners in delivering excellence.
• Be a skilled monitor and evaluator of the impact and effectiveness of childcare practice., The minimum qualification for this post is Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce. The Level 3 Diploma replaces the previous Level 3 NVQ. Existing qualifications are still valid, and you will not need to retake qualifications. If you do not hold the QCF, Level 5, Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People Services you must be willing to register to commence the course within 3 months of taking up your appointment and complete in a reasonable amount of time.
You must also work towards QCF Assessors award. Person specification Essential requirements: The candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities. We will use one or more methods to assess whether candidates meet the essential requirements, including application form, interview, test and certificate.,
• Able to motivate, enthuse, manage, organise and direct staff
• Able to pass information effectively, accurately and concisely between service users, carers, colleagues and other agencies.
• Able to provide clear and decisive leadership and direction.
• Able to contribute to the professional development of staff through appraisal, supervision, in house and external training and by example.
• Able to develop and maintain high standards of professional practice
• Able to chair team meetings and reviews constructively, arbitrating and resolving conflict when necessary.
• Able to manage staff and young people in a restorative practice, solution-focused, proactive way
• Able to create, manage and maintain a living environment that is structured whilst being child-centred.
• Able to contribute to unit wide development through participation in management meetings
• Able to manage own workload and that of the team and demonstrate organisational and time management skills prioritising own and team's work to meet conflicting deadlines
• Able to respond positively to supervision and appraisal
• High personal levels of patience, tenacity and tolerance
Knowledge required
• In depth knowledge of the National Minimum Care Standards for Residential Care for Children
• In depth knowledge of Local Authority policies and procedures
• In depth knowledge of Child care, Youth Justice systems
• In depth knowledge of adolescent growth and development
• In depth knowledge of delinquent and challenging behaviour
• In depth knowledge of child protection procedures and the impact of abuse
• Knowledge and understanding of secure accommodation criteria, purpose and function
• Working knowledge of team building, teamwork, group dynamics and motivation
• In depth knowledge of Equal Opportunities policies and managing diversity
• Computer literate, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Experience required
• Of Care Planning and Case Management.
• Of leading a team, supervision and appraisal
• Of providing staff training and development
• Of managing difficult, demanding and challenging children and young people
• Of Chairing Meetings and Reviews.
Behavioural and other characteristics required
• Awareness of and ability to respect the sensitive and confidential nature of the service
• Conscientious and committed approach towards completing tasks accurately and to timescales
• A flexible approach to the working night/day
• Physically fit enough to carry out all requirements of the post including the use of Safety Intervention (SI) to manage challenging behaviour as required
• Committed to continuous improvement
• Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council's Equal Opportunities Policy
• Carry out all duties having regard to an employee's responsibility under health and safety policies
• Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities to ensure up-to-date knowledge, skills and continuous professional development
• Understand and embrace our values, behaviours and codes of conduct
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role. Candidates are not required to meet all the Desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between acceptable candidates. Method of Assessment will be through one or more of the following Application Form, Test, Interview, and Certificate. Skills Required
• Driving Licence
Knowledge Required
• Recognised appropriate professional qualification
• Of the role and function of CAMHS, the integrated Care Model and other Health Care Services.
• Working towards QCF Assessors award, Of work in day/night-based Residential or Youth Justice settings
• Of work with young people with identified mental health, other health care needs or barriers to learning.
• Of practice Development through quality assurance
• Of recruitment and Selection
  
  At Adel Beck we care for 24 young people aged 10 to 18 who are referred to us following court proceedings, placed on remand, or sentenced to a period of detention, or because they need to be placed in secure accommodation for their own safety or the safety of others.
You will be responsible for managing a team of residential night care staff. You will oversee the quality of care for young people at night-time as well as developing your team to ensure that they are solution fussed and trauma informed practitioners who are committed to working within a multidisciplinary service. Our vision is to "work together to inspire change and person growth within a trauma informed environment". We want to enable every young person to grow up and make a positive contribution as part of their family and wider community, safe from risk-taking behaviour, exploitation and offending by working together to inspire change and personal growth within a trauma informed environment. We are committed to the ambition of Child Friendly Leeds. We want Leeds to be a city where all children are safe, happy and healthy, do well at school, fulfil their potential and grow up to be active citizens with voice and influence. Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
• A comprehensive induction to Adel Beck and Leeds City Council
• A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• funding for you to study for relevant qualifications
• ongoing training opportunities for you to build the skills you need to do your best for the young people in your care.
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further, We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is recognised in Stonewall's Workplace Equality Index 2024. We are also an Age-friendly Employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader. All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period. This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, candidates must consider their own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. For more information visit Skilled Worker visa on the government website. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.