Residential Practitioners
Permanent, full‑time, 37 hours per week. Salary £28,598 – £31,022 (pay award pending). Contractual hours: 37. Basis: full time. Region: Rotherham.
Job Description
Directorate: Children and Young People’s Services.
As a Residential Practitioner you will support the development of a new model of residential intervention in Rotherham, working alongside partners and with children and young people to create therapeutic, family‑style environments and promote effective, evidence‑based care.
Responsibilities
* Promote safeguarding and protect the welfare of children and young people.
* Ensure homes comply with all standards and legislative requirements.
* Provide opportunities for children and young people to influence decisions that affect them and the services they receive.
* Promote a therapeutic approach for children.
* Work systemically with a range of agencies to ensure a joined‑up service centred on the child.
* Contribute to the development of standards in line with Children’s Home Regulations 2015 and work towards ensuring all homes are Good or Outstanding.
Key Benefits
* Strong support and clear direction from managers.
* Extensive training programmes and induction, including the ‘Signs of Safety’ operating model, Restorative Practice approaches and full training from the in‑house Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Team.
* Residential services with access to a high‑quality therapeutic service.
* Innovative Edge of Care Services and an early‑help offer to support professionals in developing creative solutions.
* Priority for CAMHS assessment and intervention for looked‑after children.
* Opportunity to make a real difference to children, young people and families.
* Investment in professional development, support, supervision and career progression.
* Senior staff on duty throughout weekends and evenings, including deputy managers.
* Local Authority pension, generous annual leave, sleep‑in allowances and enhanced rates for unsocial hours and bank holidays.
About You
* Innovate to help re‑define children’s residential care.
* Develop resilience to work in a high‑pressure, shift‑work environment.
* Have the skills and practices to provide outstanding service to children and young people.
* Add value and make the most of available resources.
Additional Information
To apply, please contact richard.fisher@rotherham.gov.uk or angie.currie@rotherham.gov.uk. Successful applicants will be required to provide an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion, and aim for a workforce that is truly representative of all sections of society. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.
Confirmation of appointment is also subject to a medical assessment.
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