Norfolk County Council

Residential Childrens Practitioner Level 1 - Nights

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Job summary

Permanent contract | part time 25.66 hours per week | £15,513 to £16,681 per annum, plus weekend enhancements (Grade E) | Norwich

Residential Childrens Practitioner Nights (Level 1)

At Norfolk County Council our commitment to providing proven, quality, holistic residential for children and young people with disabilities aged 05-17 aims to achieve excellent outcomes and lasting results. We are passionate about the provision of creative and ambitious opportunities for our young people. Our services are well regarded, and we are proud of our reputation of ensuring the best outcomes for children with disabilities.

Our short breaks home, Foxwood, provides round the clock care for children and young people and requires practitioners to work a variety of shifts, this is predominately a night role however does also include working days and weekends to ensure opportunities for training and development.

Main duties of the job

We need highly motivated, resilient, and positive team members with humour, tenacity, and empathy to help children and young people with disabilities thrive and reach their full potential. We are seeking an experienced individual who can lead shifts and to support and guide junior staff during the night. We value your life experiences, energy, personal strength, and positive mental attitude.

For an informal discussion please contact Nichola Hanton, Team Manager or Derek Hearn, Assistant Team Manager - 01603 692450

About us

We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county.We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation.We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.

Date posted

27 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience plus weekend enhancements

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

F0040-4111

Job locations

Foxwood

Blithemeadow Court

Norwich

NR7 8PU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To engage in the effective support and care of children and young people with

disabilities, so they feel supported in all aspects of their lives. This will include providing

personal/social care at differing levels to ensure that disabled holistic needs aremet at

all times.

To engage in the effective delivery of residential childcare in accordance withOfsteds

Social Care Inspection Framework. To maintain good professional practice within the

homes in accordance with Departmental Standards, working as part of a team to

achieve good outcomes for children and young people.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To engage in the effective support and care of children and young people with

disabilities, so they feel supported in all aspects of their lives. This will include providing

personal/social care at differing levels to ensure that disabled holistic needs aremet at

all times.

To engage in the effective delivery of residential childcare in accordance withOfsteds

Social Care Inspection Framework. To maintain good professional practice within the

homes in accordance with Departmental Standards, working as part of a team to

achieve good outcomes for children and young people.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Ability to attain a NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care within 18 months of appointment.
Willingness to undertake relevant training courses.

Desirable

Good standards of educational achievement (5 GSCE passes or above).
Understanding of childcare law.

Experience

Essential

Ability to form effective relationships with children and act as a positive role model.
Good level of applied literacy and numeracy.

Desirable

Knowledge of child protection and disability issues.
Knowledge of augmented communication systems.
A minimum of 12 months experience of childcare work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Ability to attain a NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care within 18 months of appointment.
Willingness to undertake relevant training courses.

Desirable

Good standards of educational achievement (5 GSCE passes or above).
Understanding of childcare law.

Experience

Essential

Ability to form effective relationships with children and act as a positive role model.
Good level of applied literacy and numeracy.

Desirable

Knowledge of child protection and disability issues.
Knowledge of augmented communication systems.
A minimum of 12 months experience of childcare work.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk County Council

Address

Foxwood

Blithemeadow Court

Norwich

NR7 8PU

Employer's website

https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk County Council

Address

Foxwood

Blithemeadow Court

Norwich

NR7 8PU

Employer's website

https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)