B Positive Pathways Residential Practitioner

Band 7/8 + 1 SCP 21- 29  £20,541 - £26,470 pa (pro rata for part time hours)

Bar at SCP 28

Established

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team in our mainstream / specialist provision. In addition to reducing the number of children living in the homes we have reviewed our staffing levels and structures in our specialist homes. These are the homes caring for children and young people with the most complex and enduring needs.

The work in the children’s homes will be supported by specialist roles wrapping around the whole service. These include:

• Dedicated CAMHS support
• Psychologist linked to all the specialist homes
• Speech and Language Therapist linked to all the specialist homes
• Police Officer

The successful candidate will:

• Be expected to work in the mainstream/ specialist homes providing care and support to children and young people living in medium to long term residential care.
• Need to be resourceful, committed and able to adapt their approach depending on the situation and environment.
• Be able to work in accordance with our model of care in a multi agency setting. 
• Have Level 3 Diploma or equivalent (see job profile).
• Have 2 years experience of working with Looked After Children and young people, preferably including some residential experience.

• Have the ability to work shifts including evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required by the needs of the service, and will also be required to undertake sleep in duties.
• Have the flexibility to work across the different homes when needed.
• Have experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Have the ability to use electronic systems.
• Have the ability to nurture and support the children and young people ensuring the environment is clean and their needs are fully met.

An enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure & Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.

This post will be recruited via the Warner process, which means there will be a safeguarding interview as well as a formal interview and extensive checks.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Liz Perry – Service Manager on 01274 433869 or email liz.perry@bradford.gov.uk

Closing Date:  21st January 2019

Job Profile attached:  B Positive Pathways Residential Practitioner JP.doc