- Suffolk County Council - Ipswich Children's Home - Onsite
- £38,370 per annum *which includes a salary of £33,366 plus 15% unsociable hours allowance £5,004 (pro rata for part time). Plus payment at minimum wage for any sleep-in duties performed as part of your rota and will receive payment for any on-call duties performed as management cover
- 37 or 18.5 hours per week
- Permanent
Why work in residential care
As a Senior Youth Support Practitioner, you lead a team of Youth Support Practitioners to ensure that the best level of care is offered for the children we care for. Seniors act as a link between the staff team and the Manager. We can plan and support the day-to-day running of shifts and make sure the children are happy. But our focus is caring for the children and helping them make memories. At times it can be challenging but knowing that we are helping improve thechildren'soutcomes makes it worthwhile.
Job Details
Suffolk County Council is actively seeking a self-driven, flexible, highly motivated, and caring individual to join the team at Ipswich Children’s Home.
Ipswich Children’s Home is a mixed-gender home for up to 3 children aged 11 - 17 years old. We provide support for the children in our care to achieve the best possible outcomes in all aspects of their lives, including education, health, and social and fun activities, as well as supporting them to build positive and appropriate relationships. In addition to the home caring for 3 children, we have an on-site emergency bed which provides short-term care for 1 child where there has been a placement breakdown from family, foster care, other children’s homes etc.
The home welcomes applications from individuals who are actively seeking opportunities to explore careers within Social Care and individuals who:
- can bring personality, life skills, and experience to help our children and young people develop, grow and have fulfilling lives
- will be an integral part of a team that ensures every child and young person who walks through our doors feels welcome, cared for, safe and happy.
- can listen to children and families and work collaboratively with them
- are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- are self-motivated and able to work without constant supervision
- have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
To enhance your development, full training will be provided regularly as well as monthly supervision with your line manager to ensure you feel supported within your role.
In addition to this, the home provides virtual clinical supervision by a seasoned professional. This does not only benefit your personal well-being but directly affects the experience of the children and young people within our care.
The home also welcomes applications from candidates who hold a suitable practitioner-level qualification at Level 3 for the Children and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent experience in a relevant area.
To be successful within the role you will need:
- knowledge and understanding of the role of a Residential Childcare Worker
- at least 2 years experience of working in a residential setting for children
- experience of being a role model when working with children or young adults
- the ability to work as part of the management team as well as a staff team
- good communication skills and a strong team ethos
- a commitment to training and development.
Travelling requirements for your role
We positively encourage the use of technology to communicate and engage, but in this role, you will need to travel, so you must either hold a full and current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability to meet the travel requirements of this role, please speak with the contact detailed below.
Our residential homes are open 365 days a year and you will need the ability to work flexibly (shift work and weekend working are a core part of the role, including bank holidays).
For more information
Please contact Chiron Richardson-Todd, residential manager, for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 263935.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing Email or calling03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm 14 April 2025
Interview date: 24 and 25 April 2025 - You will be required to attend a Warner Interview for this position as part of the recruitment process.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Onsite
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
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