Residential Practitioner for Looked After Children

4 weeks ago


Rotherham, Rotherham, United Kingdom Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Full time
Job Summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a dedicated Residential Practitioner to join our team, providing exceptional care and support to looked-after children. As a key member of our residential team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the well-being and safety of our young residents.

Main 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.
Benefits
  • Robust managerial support and clear guidance.
  • Comprehensive training for professional advancement.
  • Access to in-house therapeutic services.
  • Participation in pioneering Edge of Care Services and robust Early Help provisions.
  • Priority for Looked After Children in CAMHS assessment and intervention.
  • Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children, young individuals, and families.
  • Investment in your professional development.
  • Local Authority Pension and generous annual leave entitlement.
About You

We are looking for inspirational, resilient, and child-focused practitioners committed to:

  • Elevating proficiency and practices for exceptional residential care.
  • Providing compassionate support to complex cases.
  • Adapting to varied shift requirements.
  • Championing a vision of excellence for Rotherham's children and families.
  • Fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, trust, and transparency.
  • Participating in an evolving landscape of service enhancement.

Please note that this role requires community outreach work and as such, you will need access to your own vehicle and hold a full valid UK Driving Licence.

About Rotherham: Rotherham and the wider South Yorkshire region offer a great quality of life, beautiful countryside, and easy access to major towns and cities like Sheffield and Leeds. Property prices are reasonable, and it's just a 2-hour train journey from London.



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