This Practitioner post sits at Clayfields House Secure Unit in Stapleford, a secure children's home run by Nottinghamshire County Council. Core work is day-to-day care, key work and building trust with young people who are hard to engage, plus leading shifts and writing reports. A three-week rota covering evenings, weekends and bank holidays, with optional sleep-ins, sets it apart. Full training is given, so prior secure-home experience is not required, and visa sponsorship is not offered.
What the job involves
- Provide day-to-day care and support to young people in the home
- Build positive relationships with young people, including those who are hard to engage
- Support structured routines and create a safe, respectful environment
- Deliver purposeful activities and one-to-one key work sessions
- Lead shifts, completing relevant paperwork and ensuring activities are delivered
- Advocate for young people's needs and wellbeing
- Write reports and attend meetings and reviews
- Support young people to build confidence, resilience and life skills
What’s required
Qualifications
- Relevant qualification in social care, youth work or a related field
Experience
- Experience working with vulnerable or at-risk young people in residential care or a similar setting
Skills & knowledge
- Strong communication skills with young people and colleagues
- Working in a challenging environment with resilience and empathy
- Establishing and maintaining appropriate boundaries with young people
- Basic IT skills to manage records and reports
- Working collaboratively within a team
- Creativity in engaging young people in meaningful activities
Other
- Enthusiasm and commitment to helping young people become their best selves
- Resilience and flexibility to adapt to changing situations
- Assertiveness and confidence in approach
- A sense of humour to connect with young people
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow in the role
What’s offered
- Comprehensive induction programme
- Significant training, supervision and development opportunities
- Generous annual leave above statutory entitlement
- Local government pension scheme with 6.5% employer contribution
- Market Factor Supplement of £2,460 per year for full-time staff, pro rata for part-time
- Extra 0.33 an hour for hours worked after 8pm on weekdays
- Extra 0.5 an hour for weekend working
- Opportunities for sleep-in duties
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
