SENIOR RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE PRACTITIONER - CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES | 8163 | PERMANENT CONTRACT | 37 HOURS PER WEEK | £36,124 TO £37,938 PER ANNUM | GRADE I | KING’S LYNN

Young 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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a full-time Senior Residential Childrens Practitioner at Marshfields based in West Lynn. As an Ofsted registered Residential Children’s home we provide short breaks for children with disabilities, autism and/or complex health needs aged 5 to 17 yrs.
As the Senior Practitioner, you will provide leadership support and supervision to the team with a specific emphasis on the striving for excellence through quality and consistency of practice.Crucial to this role is the ability to mentor, model, and direct best practice to Childrens Residential Practitioners to achieve the best possible outcomes for the children and young people.
This role requires a Social Work, appropriate nursing/Occupational Therapy qualification or a level 5 in Residential Care. To be successful, you will have the knowledge and skills to work with children with a range of complex needs. As part of a multidisciplinary team, we offer a friendly and supportive working environment where learning and development is supported and valued.
Marshfields is committed to providing a child centred, individualised care in a fun and positive environment. The Senior Practitioner is required to work shifts including nights, sleep in and be part of the out of hours on–call rota, for which a payment is made.
For an informal discussion please contact Claire Pooley, Team Manager, on 01553 614985
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £36,124.00-£37,398.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 816

Please refer the Job description for details