Job summary
Permanent contract | full-time 37 hours per week | £36,124 to £37,938 per annum (Grade I) | Kings Lynn
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a full-time Senior Residential Childrens Practitioner at Marshfields based in West Lynn.
As an Ofsted registered Residential Childrens Home we provide short breaks for children with disabilities, autism and/or complex health needs aged 5 to 17 yrs.
Main duties of the job
As the Senior Practitioner, you will provide leadership support and supervision to the team with a specific emphasis on striving for excellence through quality and consistency of practice. Central 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.
The role requires one of the following qualifications: a Level 5 Leadership and Manager or a Social Work, Nursing or OT qualification.
As the successful applicant, you will have the knowledge and skills to work with children with a range of complex needs. You will work 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 sleep in and be part of the out of hours on call rota, for which a payment is made.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principal Accountabilitiesin order of importance To promote good practice standards within the Residential Home and feedback issues to the Residential Team Manager and Assistant Residential Team Manager. To develop, implement and evaluate care plans in partnership with parents,carersand professionals. To safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people worked with by Residential staff, in conjunction with the overall staff team To chair appropriate meetings as required. To attend statutory reviews and planning meetings as required and to act as an advisor on residentialchild care. To take day to day responsibility for the Home, in the absence of the Assistant Residential Team Manager. To ensure staff seek andtake into accountthe views and wishes of residents and ensure they are familiar with the Representation and Complaints procedure and are empowered to use it. To participate in relevant County groups representing the Home or the Children with Disabilities service. To keep abreast of changes in policy, practice,legislationand research and to report regularly on such matters to the Residential Team Manager and the Assistant Residential Team Manager. To maintain and develop professional expertise and knowledge relevant to professional qualification. To assist in the training of staff, ensuring compliance with National Minimum Standards
and National Minimum Care standards to support learning,practiceand the care of young people. To undertake induction and mentoring of staff and students, including supervision and preceptorship for those undertaking the Level 3 Childrens Workforce Diploma. To collaborate and develop links with colleagues within the Childrens Services Departments and other agencies To undertake appraisal and supervision of relief bank workers, ancillary staff,students and volunteers. To ensure staff are familiar with the Representation and Complaints procedures for young people andare able toempower young people to use it.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principal Accountabilitiesin order of importance To promote good practice standards within the Residential Home and feedback issues to the Residential Team Manager and Assistant Residential Team Manager. To develop, implement and evaluate care plans in partnership with parents,carersand professionals. To safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people worked with by Residential staff, in conjunction with the overall staff team To chair appropriate meetings as required. To attend statutory reviews and planning meetings as required and to act as an advisor on residentialchild care. To take day to day responsibility for the Home, in the absence of the Assistant Residential Team Manager. To ensure staff seek andtake into accountthe views and wishes of residents and ensure they are familiar with the Representation and Complaints procedure and are empowered to use it. To participate in relevant County groups representing the Home or the Children with Disabilities service. To keep abreast of changes in policy, practice,legislationand research and to report regularly on such matters to the Residential Team Manager and the Assistant Residential Team Manager. To maintain and develop professional expertise and knowledge relevant to professional qualification. To assist in the training of staff, ensuring compliance with National Minimum Standards
and National Minimum Care standards to support learning,practiceand the care of young people. To undertake induction and mentoring of staff and students, including supervision and preceptorship for those undertaking the Level 3 Childrens Workforce Diploma. To collaborate and develop links with colleagues within the Childrens Services Departments and other agencies To undertake appraisal and supervision of relief bank workers, ancillary staff,students and volunteers. To ensure staff are familiar with the Representation and Complaints procedures for young people andare able toempower young people to use it.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Social Work, CQSW, CSS or appropriate nursing qualifications
Desirable
- Additional training relevant to the post
Experience
Essential
- Significant care experience (including at least one year post-qualification and specific experience of direct work with disabled children))
- Experience of evaluating, monitoring and developing the quality of childcare practice.
Skills/knowledge
Essential
- Being a role undertaking regulated activity with respect to children, the post holder must demonstrate suitability to work with this vulnerable group. This will include having a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level and undergoing a Warner / safe care interview.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation pertaining to disabled children.Knowledge of child protection procedures including Working Together
- A commitment to, knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Warner, Utting and Aiming High for disabled children better support for families Reports.
- Knowledge and understanding of government policy in relating to residential childcare and services for disabled children
Desirable
- Competence in the use of information technology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Social Work, CQSW, CSS or appropriate nursing qualifications
Desirable
- Additional training relevant to the post
Experience
Essential
- Significant care experience (including at least one year post-qualification and specific experience of direct work with disabled children))
- Experience of evaluating, monitoring and developing the quality of childcare practice.
Skills/knowledge
Essential
- Being a role undertaking regulated activity with respect to children, the post holder must demonstrate suitability to work with this vulnerable group. This will include having a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level and undergoing a Warner / safe care interview.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation pertaining to disabled children.Knowledge of child protection procedures including Working Together
- A commitment to, knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Warner, Utting and Aiming High for disabled children better support for families Reports.
- Knowledge and understanding of government policy in relating to residential childcare and services for disabled children
Desirable
- Competence in the use of information technology
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
