Residential Practitioner for Children's Services

3 days ago


Rotherham, Rotherham, United Kingdom Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Residential Practitioner to join our team at Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. As a key member of our Children's Services team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to children and young people in our residential settings.

Key Responsibilities
  • Advocate for the welfare and safeguarding of looked-after children.
  • Establish and maintain meaningful connections with individual children, serving as a positive role model.
  • Implement evidence-based therapeutic and behavioural management strategies.
  • Facilitate participation in decision-making.
  • Collaborate within a systemic framework and function seamlessly as part of a cohesive team.
  • Oversee project activities and collaborate with multiple agencies.
  • Conduct regular visits to observe and engage with children in other provisions.
  • Provide comprehensive support to young people during short break experiences.
  • Actively engage in training, meetings, and supervision.
  • Create and foster a secure, engaging, and nurturing environment for children and young people.
Requirements
  • NQF Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
  • Appropriate/sufficient experience of and familiar with multi-agency working.
  • Experience of understanding the needs of clients with a range of sensitive and personal care issues, mental health problems, dementia, depression, challenging behaviors, etc.
  • Experience of caseload management in order to optimize individual performance.
About Us

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We offer a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement, and access to in-house therapeutic services. If you are a dedicated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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