Senior Residential Practitioner

There is now a Fantastic opportunity for dedicated Senior Residential Practitioner to join our ever expanding Residential Children's Home provisions within the South Tyneside area. ForeverCare provide person centred support and care for children and young people between the ages of 5 and 18 years with a variety of different needs and requirements.

Responsibilities

Overseeing each shift; Providing first line management and supervision to the Residential Practitioner on duty; Ensuring children and young people within residence receive the best care and support possible; Reporting directly to the Deputy Manager & Registered Manager

Requirements

Minimum 1 years experience in a Senior/Team leader role; No qualifications requires full Level 3 NVQ in Residential Childcare (17 Units); Commitment to achieving the best for children and young people; Ability to prioritise workload and duties; Experience in leading and delegating to the team on duty; Confidence in decision making and accountability; Ability to work towards achieving the best outcomes for children and young people in line with Care Quality Standards; Understanding of Care Plans, Risk Assessments and completing these documents; Understanding of Care Quality Standards and The Children's Homes Regulations (England) 2015; Ability to safeguard and protect the wellbeing of children and young people; Ability to supervise and carry out 1:1 practice based supervision; Work collaboratively with other Senior practitioners and management; Act in the absence of the Homes Registered Manager & Deputy Manager; Work as a valued member of the Team; Willingness to complete training as required; Willingness to enrol on the Level 3 Diploma Children and Young People's Workforce if not already held or enrolled; Follow Company Policy & Procedure; Confidence in challenging inappropriate practices and standards; Thorough understanding of Safeguarding Procedures; Professional communication with staff members and professionals; Outgoing, caring, compassionate; Ability to advocate for the needs, wishes, and views of young people

Nice to have

Residential Childcare experience; Level 3 Diploma in Social Care (0-18 year olds); Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care; Resilience; Confidence; Strong Communication Skills; A Good Listener; Dedicated; Patient; Kind; Caring; Empathetic

Benefits

Access to discounts at over 100 shopping outlets; Same day GP appointments; Face to face professional independent counselling service; Permanent positions following successful probation; Pension; Progression Opportunities; Duvet Day - one lucky person wins a day off if they haven't been absent within that month; Long term employment benefits; 5.5 weeks holiday pay