This is an exciting opportunity to join a new residential and outreach service; Together, We Can, in York for children and young people.
The successful applicant will fulfil the role of a Residential Care Practitioner in the home but will have specific responsibilities and take the lead in working with young people and supporting the wider team in the area of substance misuse.
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, based in the home comprising of a Clinical Psychologist, Police Liaison Officer and Residential Practitioners.
You will work closely with colleagues from different external agencies in developing an understanding of the local challenges, identifying themes, trends and intelligence that will assist the team in developing an informed approach.
We would welcome applications from those with lived experience who have been involved in supporting young people.
The post will be based at Wenlock Terrace and involves shift work, including evenings and weekends on a rota.
This role is suitable as a job sharing position.
The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Georgia Clay at or on
Closing date: 15 March 2026 at 12midnight
Interview date: TBC