Residential Practitioner - Autism and Learning Disability

Residential Practitioner

Mowbray, High Hope Street, Crook, Co. Durham, DL15 9JG

Contract Type: Permanent

Requirements:

• An understanding of the developmental needs (physical, emotional, intellectual, social and educational) of young people.
• Child Protection issues and procedures. Social Care Services available to young people and their families
• Working within a team & Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and understanding.
• Ability to motivate self and others to meet time and performance goals.
• Ability to deal with emotional stress.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Good interpersonal skills – relate well to others (young people and staff at all levels).

As a Residential Practitioner you will:

• Respond to and meet the identified needs of children/young people as outlined in individual care plans and as agreed with the manager.
• To work in partnership with young people, their families, social workers and other relevant agencies, in meeting the needs of young people.
• To ensure that work with children/young people is in keeping with legislative, procedural and good practice requirements.
• To ensure that the safety and welfare of young people is paramount.
• To participate in implementing, monitoring and reviewing children/young people’s care/health and education plans where appropriate and to contribute in planning meetings and reviews as require.
• To understand and be familiar with all relevant legislation guidance policies procedures in relation to safeguarding young people.
• To promote the development of a comfortable physical environment, which is conducive to good social care practice and in line with standards and guidance.

About Mowbray House:

Mowbray House offers six spacious bedrooms, communal rooms and a one-bedroom cottage. Located in Crook, Mowbray House Supports vulnerable people from ages 18 – 65, giving supporting with learning disabilities and autism.

For some Mowbray could be there forever home; for others, it is about developing their independence, self-confidence, and social skills to enable them to move forward and live a more independent life.

Benefits of Working for us:

• A rewarding career you can be truly proud of
• A supportive environment that is committed to helping you flourish and deliver excellent care to the people we support
• Competitive pay
• Career development and training
• Progression Opportunities
• Salary Sacrifice
• Enhanced maternity package
• Enhanced annual leave (Omit from Education adverts)
• Fully funded Level 3/4 Health & Social Care qualification (Omit from Education adverts)
• Funding towards a Therapeutic Childcare bachelor’s degree (Omit from Education adverts)

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!

Young Foundations is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with our safeguarding policy. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right to work checks and any other necessary checks.

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