Residential Practitioner

Requirements: 

• 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).

As a Residential Practitioner you will: 

• 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.