Senior 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 Senior Residential Practitioner you will: 

• To assist the Manager and Deputy Manager in providing operational management of the staff team and to deploy appropriate staff resources in order that key tasks are fulfilled.
• To 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 organise, deliver and co-ordinate induction, supervision, appraisal and support of individual staff in the team, as required by the Manager.
• To ensure care plans are implemented, monitored and reviewed.To participate in the review of care plans.
• To ensure that the administration tasks of the home are carried out efficiently and effectively to make best use of management and information systems.