Residential Youth Support Practitioner

Youth Practitioner (Residential Support Worker)
Location: Birkenhead, CH42
Salary: £25,469.34 - £26,768.99 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week)

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you want to be part of a supportive, inclusive team that believes in helping young people thrive? We're looking for passionate individuals to join us as Youth Practitioners (Residential Support Workers) and help create positive change!

This is an exciting opportunity to support vulnerable young people in a residential setting, helping them reach their full potential and navigate life's challenges.

• Support young people with their individual care plans, ensuring their unique needs are met.
• Collaborate with families, social workers, and other agencies to provide a wrap-around support system for each young person.
• Safeguard the wellbeing and safety of the young people in your care, making sure everything you do aligns with the necessary legislative and procedural guidelines.
• Play a key role in developing and reviewing care, health, and education plans, ensuring young people's needs are at the heart of everything.
• Create a positive, nurturing environment where every young person can grow, develop, and feel included.

• You understand the diverse developmental needs of young people, from physical to emotional, intellectual to social.
• You're knowledgeable about Child Protection procedures and the role of Social Care services.
• A compassionate, empathetic team player, you thrive on building meaningful relationships and working collaboratively.
• You bring flexibility and resilience to your role, able to support both the young people in your care and your colleagues with a positive attitude.
• You're committed to promoting the safety, well-being, and rights of young people in all aspects of your work.

• A competitive salary, with room to grow in your career.
• Fully funded Level 3/4 Health & Social Care qualifications.
• Support to work towards a Therapeutic Childcare Bachelor's Degree.
• An enhanced maternity package and generous annual leave.
• A fulfilling, supportive environment where your personal and professional growth is a priority.

• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
• Willingness to undergo and pass an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and other relevant checks.

If you're ready to take on a rewarding role where you can truly make an impact, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and join our team in making a difference every day. Together, we can empower young people to create a brighter future.

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