Job responsibilities
Residential Youth Practitioner Move on Homes Service
The Move On Homes service has a full time and part time position at Maytree House in Didcot and a full time position in Moorland House Witney.
About Us
The Move On Service provides intensivesupported housing accommodation for young people aged 16 to 18 years who are in the care of the local authority, working to createindividual plans for those requiring additionalsupport for their transition towardsindependent living.
You will be joining an established and experienced team at a time of change as the service is now registered under the Ofstedsupported housing regulations.
About you
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and experienced residential youth practitioners who are dedicated to supporting young people to live their best lives and achieve positive outcomes.
Please ensure you read the criteria for the role and evidence how you meet each one in your application.
Please specify on application your preference on location and full or part time hours.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Olivia Hill Team manager Olivia.hill2@oxfordshire.gov.uk
About the Role
To be responsible for contributing to the day-to-day running of the home in accordance with all policies and procedures in order to provide the highest possible standards ofemotional, social and physical care for residents and for implementing the requirements of the operational briefs.
To provide an integrated,considerate and plannedresponse to the health, well-being, care andsupport of residents both within the move on and in the Community involving relatives, professionals and other agencies as appropriate.
To ensure that services are planned and delivered in a way that maximises participation towards preparing for independence and reflects young peoples rights in relation to the services being provided and acts on the views/wishes of residents.
To work as part of a team, operating a shift pattern including weekends, evenings and bank Holidays. Sleep in as required. Lone working is also part of the role overnight and at other times when required.
To maintain Health and Safety standards (eg food handling, general cleaning, hygiene, COSHH, fire policies, accident reporting, first aid etc) and participate in regular internal quality assurance inspections.
To provide detailed debriefs and handovers to colleagues and managers in line with the homes procedures.
Tosupport young people often with high-risk complex needs and vulnerabilities to keep themselves safe and work towardsindependently managing their own needs by use of positive risk taking.
Rewards and benefits
Additional pay rates for sleep in shifts, bank holidays and unsociable hours.
Generous Annual Leave: Up to 33 days holiday p.a. (pro rata), plus bank holidays - Option to buy additional days.
Comprehensive Pension Scheme: A generous local government pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 19.9%, ensuring your financial security for the future.
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to telephone advice andsupport for a wide range of issues related to work, personal, and family life.
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies: A full range of family-friendly policies, including generous maternity, paternity, and adoption entitlements. You can also access childcare vouchers and a cycle-to-work scheme.
Training and Development: A wide range of learning and development opportunities, including continuous professional development to enhance your skills and career progression.
Local and National Discounts: Discounts on shopping, travel, insurance, food, health, and leisure activities.
Training: A 12-module training programme, with certification upon completion.
Access to Resources: Full access to Oxfordshire County Council resources to ensure achild-centred service, including psychologists and clinical and medical interventions.
Ourcommitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.
Ourcommitment to:Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a DisabilityConfident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are alsocommitted to helping andsupporting those transitioning from HM ArmedForces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Ourcommitment to:Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council arecommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers toshare thiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Ourcommitment to:Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact:
olivia.hill2@oxfordshire.gov.uk
