Youth Support Practitioner
Lowestoft Children’s Home, Suffolk County Council – Part‑time, 22 or 18.5 hours per week. Permanent. Salary £32,887 pro rata plus unsociable hours allowance and sleep‑in duty pay.
Your Role And Responsibilities
* Provide day‑to‑day support for vulnerable children, including those with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
* Build trusting relationships and monitor wellbeing, encouraging personal growth and independence.
* Safeguard all children from threats to their health and welfare.
* Maintain a safe and sensitive atmosphere that meets the needs of the children.
* Develop and maintain good relationships with parents, social workers, teachers and other professionals.
* Keep accurate and detailed records and communicate effectively within the home and with outside agencies.
* Assist in planning and implementing care plans and administer medication in accordance with procedures.
* Attend team meetings and supervision sessions.
You will need:
* Willingness to undertake training and update knowledge and skills.
* Full and current driving licence and personal transport, or meet mobility requirements through other reasonable means.
* Ability to work fixed shifts (7am‑6pm and 5.30pm‑11.30pm) to provide 24/7 coverage.
Benefits
* Funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
* Monthly supervision sessions.
* Excellent benefits package including salary plus 15% unsociable hours allowance.
* Sleep‑in duties pay at national minimum wage on top of salary.
How To Apply
Read the Job and Person Profile (Word) before applying. Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Upload a supporting statement answering the required questions in the Supporting Statement template (Word). Applications are not eligible for visa sponsorship.
We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups currently underrepresented in the organisation. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
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