Position Permanent

Location Carlisle

Salary £34976 to £37447

Contact Robert Creer

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Residential Childcare Practitioner
Carlisle
From £34,976 to £37,447 OTE plus overtime at time and a half

The Greenleaf Team

Were looking for people to join our team who share our beliefs. We want team members who'll never give up on our young people, who are compassionate and who believe that our young people deserve the best we can give them.
We specialise in solo placements for young people in care up to the age of 21 and adopt a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach to care. In our work, we uphold Greenleafs values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, and Respect.
If its your ambition to create a future filled with hope and optimism for our young people, we would love to hear from you.
Visit our website for more info: greenleafhouse.co.uk

Residential Childcare Practitioner - Role Overview

You will be part of a unique team who will work together to facilitate excellent practice and shape the development of our Service.
Note: This role involves completing 14-hour shifts followed by a 10-hour sleepover.
We look after children and young people from a variety of backgrounds, who have experienced trauma or adverse life experiences and need specialist therapeutic support in a small residential setting. To succeed in this role, you will be compassionate, patient, nurturing, and therapeutic in your approach to care.
The young people in our homes are with us 24/7 and deserve a safe and caring environment where they can grow and achieve positive outcomes.
This role is being advertised on a full-time basis, for different hours inquire via email at [email protected]

Residential Childcare Practitioner - Greenleaf Benefits

With greater expectations come greater rewards. If youre selected to become part of the Greenleaf family, youll not only enjoy a salary thats higher that the sector average, but youll also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

29 days holiday entitlement, increasing with every two years of service
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with a 24/7 wellbeing line and free counselling
Professional qualifications support
Health Cash Plan, which includes dental and optical cover, physio therapies, and a 24/7 GP helpline.
Greenleaf For You platform which offers a range of savings including discounts, offers, and money back on vouchers
Progression pathways and opportunities to develop and progress in your career
Pension scheme with Nest Pensions
Complementary meals while on shift
Casual dress code

The ideal Residential Childcare Practitioner will:

Possess previous experience of working in a residential childrens home.
Possess level 3 Diploma for residential childcare.
Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Understand safeguarding and child protection.
Have the ability to work shifts, including weekends, sleepovers, and long hours.
Possess a full UK manual driving license and be a confident driver.
Understand the behaviours displayed by children and young people and be skilled in a range of intervention strategies.
Be aware of relevant legislation.
Be trained in or willing to complete training in crisis and physical intervention.

Residential Childcare Practitioner - Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Provide care and support to our children and young people in accordance with policies and procedures and possess a mindful teamwork approach to therapeutic childcare practice.
Contribute to the assessment process for young people and the delivery of support programmes.
Attend planning and review meetings and participate in a key person system.
Ensure quality recording of information in accordance with policies and regulations.
Work within a shift system including sleepovers.
Undertake health and safety checks and other safety/security checks as necessary.
Participate in on-going training and be responsible for own personal development.
Implement de-escalation and crisis intervention strategies as necessary and appropriate, in line with mandatory training.
Promote young peoples participation, structure, boundaries and routine.
Comply with professional codes of conduct.
Be fully aware of safeguarding and child protection issues and confident in the reporting process.
Contribute to the maintenance of a safe, hygienic and clean environment.

The nature of residential work is varied and, in many instances, unpredictable. All staff are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and tasks that have not been covered in the job description have to be undertaken.
Practitioners are expected to conduct themselves professionally and adhere to Greenleaf Policies and Procedures. They must successfully complete induction and ongoing training.
The Company reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at any time.

Requirements
Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must:

Have experience of working in a residential childrens home or other relevant experience.
Be eligible for DBS check to work with children and adults.
Possess a full manual UK driving licence and be eligible for car insurance for company vehicles*.
Be able to work shifts including evenings, sleepovers, and weekends.
Possess or be willing to work towards a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare.
Possess excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Understand safeguarding and child protection.

*Company car insurance covers drivers aged 21+ years old in possession of a full UK manual driving license.

Benefits
Greenleaf offers a comprehensive wellbeing package, including EAP with a 24/7 wellbeing line and free counselling sessions, a health cash plan, with dental and optical cover, physio therapies, and a 24/7 GP helpline, and a Greenleaf For You platform, which gives you access to a wide range of discounts and savings.
You will also have access to a wide range of development opportunities and company-funded qualifications. At Greenleaf we believe in progression, we look after our staff so that they can focus on caring for our young people.