Suffolk County Council are looking to recruit a Residential Youth Support Practitioner to join ourteam based in Halesworth. You will be working 37 hours per week. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £30,384 per annum (pro rata for part time).
An exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people.
At Suffolk County Council’s Halesworth Children’s Home, you’ll join a dedicated team providing round-the-clock care for up to 6 children and teenagers aged 11-17. We believe every child deserves a nurturing environment where they feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.
In this role, you will:
* Build strong, trusting relationships with young residents through everyday interactions like preparing meals, assisting with schoolwork, and planning activities. Your empathy and active listening skills will help create an open, understanding atmosphere.
* Monitor the wellbeing of residents and liaise with other staff to address any issues promptly and sensitively. You’ll stay calm under pressure, ready to de-escalate any conflicts.
* Encourage residents’ personal growth and independence in a family-style setting, with patience and compassion, you’ll support them to gain life skills.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues in a team environment. Your self-motivation and ability to take initiative will be valued.
* No prior experience is required, we will provide full training and support. Excellent benefits include a funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and monthly supervision sessions.
* If you’re dedicated to making a difference in vulnerable young people’s lives, we want to hear from you. This rewarding role offers the chance to change futures in a home from home.
Further information:
* £30,384 per annum (pro rata for part time) which includes a salary of £26,421 plus 15% unsociable hours allowance £3,963 (pro rata for part time)
* Please also note that in addition to your salary you will also receive payment at minimum wage for any sleep-in duties performed as part of your rota
* £15.74 hourly rate (this includes the hourly rate of £13.69 plus the 15% unsociable hours allowance).
Travelling requirements for your role
We positively encourage the use of technology to communicate and engage, but in this role, you will need to travel, so you must either hold a full and current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability to meet the travel requirements of this role, please speak with the contact detailed below.
Our residential homes are open 365 days a year and you will need the ability to work flexibly (shift work and weekend working are a core part of the role, including bank holidays).
We welcome interest from part time and casual workers too. Get in touch to learn more.
Closing date:?11.30pm, 16 July 2024.
Interview date: week commencing 29 July 2024.
You will be required to attend a Warner Interview for this position as part of the recruitment process.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Residential Youth Support Practitioner role, please click apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Onsite