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Residential Practitioner for Looked After Children

2 months 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. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.

About the Role

As a Residential Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children and young people with complex needs. You will work closely with our team to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our service users.

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
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.