Residential Practitioner - Redcar and Cleveland Children's Home in Widnes

As a Residential Practitioner, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality, day-to-day care for children and young people living in our residential homes.

You'll work within our restorative, trauma-informed practice model to build positive, trusting relationships and help young people develop resilience, life skills and independence.

Your duties will include supporting health and wellbeing, maintaining a safe and welcoming home environment, promoting education and personal development, assessing risks, contributing to care plans and key-working, and collaborating with families and multi-agency partners.

You'll be a caring, practical and emotionally resilient team player who believes in putting relationships first.

Our team values warmth, consistency, creativity and a solution-focused approach.

We are looking for someone who can communicate well, work collaboratively, think calmly in challenging situations, and be a positive adult role model.

If you're committed to safeguarding, equality, continuous improvement and making a meaningful difference in young people's lives, you'll be a great fit for our supportive and dedicated team.

This isn't just a job-it's a chance to transform lives.

If you want to be part of something meaningful and join a team that truly values you, we'd love to hear from you.

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council's services for children and families have been rated as GOOD by Ofsted inspectors. "When senior leaders see anything that isn't working properly, they are quick to do something about it.

There is a real commitment in children's services to make sure children and young people have the best opportunities in life.", "X has been an outstanding support to me, attending all my important meetings with me and ensuring that my voice is heard" "You and your team never let me down" "Under your leadership, always prioritised young people properly, the team worked hard to create stability, advocate strongly, and act quickly when support was needed" "Consistently supported me, even when the situation was complex.

You went beyond what was expected" Staff

Testimonials: "Very happy in Redcar & Cleveland and in every team, I have always had supportive managers". "We are very lucky here in Redcar to have these opportunities". "Excellent training and Practice Weeks, very helpful and informative" "I am part of a supportive team and proud". "Love the job and stay because of support". "Both managers and service managers are approachable". "Worked in a couple of Local Authorities 's and feel welcome here and supported by the team". "I am able to work condensed hours to support home/life balance". "Love my job and want to progress and in Redcar and Cleveland".

The authority is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, ensuring they receive the highest levels of care and protection.

At Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, we believe every child and family deserves the opportunity to feel safe and be loved.

We currently have full time and part time positions available, this can be discussed at interview.

• Competitive salary and a pension that will earn you more than a private pension.
• Staff benefits which can save you money on food shopping, electrical goods, motoring, and cycling.
• Health Benefits: access to a range of health care including staff support network, program of health promotion event…
• Extensive training opportunities.
• Work-Life

Balance: We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

We strive to ensure that you can enjoy a fulfilling personal life alongside your professional responsibilities.

• Progression and Career opportunities - Routes to progression are supported by Redcar and Cleveland.
• Sleep in allowance of £80 per night
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