Description
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Children's Home Practitioner to join the Broadwalk Children's Home team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing short and medium term residential care for up to five young people aged between 11 – 18, as well as an outreach service.
The ideal candidate will have:
- An NVQ3/Workforce Diploma in Children and Young People or be working towards its completion
- Substantial experience of working with young people within a residential home
- Knowledge of child development and the effect of trauma
- Awareness of the existence and effects of social disadvantage and discrimination
- A positive, adaptable, confident, resilient and self-aware approach to work
The key responsibilities of the role include:
- Communicating effectively with a wide range of people from different backgrounds
- Interpreting and responding to children and young people's needs with sensitivity and patience
- Helping people cope with painful situations and decisions
- Anticipating and coping with demanding and stressful situations
- Being self-motivated and able to motivate others
We offer a dedicated induction and training / development programme, quality reflective supervision, and a salary of GBP 18.62 per hour.