Residential Children's Practitioner Level 2 (Nights)

Norfolk County Council

  • Norwich
  • £31,537-33,699 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Job Category: Social Care - ResJob Description:Night Residential Children's Practitioner Level 2 (Nights) - Springwood | 8780 | Permanent Contract | 25.66 hours per week | £31,537 to £33,699 pro rata per annum plus weekend enhancements | Grade G | NorwichYoung people are at the heart of our practice at Norfolk County Council. They have established key principles for their ideal worker to help them flourish. Please ensure you read carefully and apply only if you can fully commit to them.To apply, please download an and attach it to your online application instead of your CV.At Norfolk County Council our commitment to providing proven, quality, holistic residential care for children and young people 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 and young people.Springwood is a Residential Home in Norwich for young people with learning disabilities when either family, foster care or other community-based placements are not possible or desirable at the time. We provide holistic care to young people with complex and sometimes challenging behaviours.We need highly motivated, resilient, and positive team members with humour, tenacity and empathy to help children and young people to flourish and reach their full potential. We are seeking experienced individuals who are able to lead shifts and to support and guide junior staff. We value your life experiences, energy, personal strength and positive mental attitude.Our team work across the whole week (including weekends and bank holidays) and can include unsociable hours, night work, sleep ins. This post is predominately at nights however it does also involve day work to ensure opportunities for training, development and supervision.Our approach to practice within Norfolk is underpinned by Children's Services practice vision 'Vital Signs for Children'. This enables us to work as a whole system and with a whole family approach to assessment and intervention. Using a relationship-based approach we work to build consistent and trusted relationships with children and families. We are strengths oriented in our practice, identifying and building on the strengths of families to create positive change. Using outcome-focused practice we are committed to achieving the best outcomes for children, young people and their families.Following a thorough induction and training programme, your duties will include:
  • Supporting and providing meaningful day to day activities to children and young people, helping them to develop their emotional and social needs by building positive relationships.
  • Developing personal and practical skills to enhance young people's independence skills.
  • Ensuring that children's and young people's diverse communication needs are met, ascertaining their views and wishes and ensuring that these are acted upon where appropriate.
  • Reporting and recording key aspects of care and developing your professional skills as part of ongoing development.
  • Managing complex behaviours that can be challenging.
  • Provide personal intimate care and/or nursing care support to holistically support children and young people, when required.
  • Work in collaboration and also directly with families and other professionals to ensure best outcomes for children and young people.
  • Hold or be willing to work towards the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care (paid for).
In return we will offer you:
  • A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development.
  • A generous annual leave entitlement, plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional leave through our salary sacrifice scheme.
  • Maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows.
  • Services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast track physiotherapy and NHS health checks for employees over 40.
  • NCC pension scheme.
  • Norfolk Rewards and the cycle to work scheme.
To apply, please download an and attach it to your online application instead of your CV.For an informal discussion please contact Emma Tolhurst, Team Manager - 01603-306425 or Lauren Mallett, Assistant Team Manager - 01603-307568.Before you apply, we recommend reading the full to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our here.Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.Redeployment closing date: 07 September 2025 at 23:59All other applicants closing date:15 September 2025 at 23:59About Us: We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate.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.

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