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Housing Manager - Home Ownership Income Starting salary £32,000, plus great benefits including Health cash plan Permanent, Full time (37.5 hpw), typically 9:00am - 17:00pm (Monday - Friday) Leeds, East Coast and Yorkshire We can't offer a CoS for this role Home, a place where you belong This is a great job opportunity for a Housing Manager to join Home Groups awesome housing team with the East Coast &amp; Yorkshire region. As our Housing Manager, you'll be the face-to-face customer support to our communities. This is the perfect job for you if you like variety and delivering excellent services to our customers and communities. It is an ideal job for someone who has a passion for income collection and sustaining communities. You may already have extensive experience as a generic Housing Manager, Leasehold Manager or experience of income collection within another sector. What's in it for you? <ul><li> 34 days leave, pro-rated (including bank holidays and a "me day") </li><li> Paid time off for volunteering </li><li> Matching Pension contributions (up to 7%, with life assurance of 3x Basic Salary) </li><li> Save up to £1140 yearly with our health cash plan, covering dental, optical, and therapies </li><li> Career path with development and an excellent training package </li><li> Excellent benefits and rewards including supermarket discounts and travel expenses </li></ul>What you'll do <ul><li>You will work through arrears cases for our general needs, shared ownership and leasehold customers including managing service charge accounts and other payments for homeowners, within East Coast &amp; Yorkshire Region and decide on the necessary course of action.</li><li>You will provide advice and support to residents regarding service charges and homeownership queries.</li><li>Work with finance teams to ensure service charges are correct and timely reconciliation of accounts</li><li>You will work on specific campaigns to reduce arrears, such as targeted work with customers in a locality.</li><li>You will work closely with our Financial Inclusion Telephone Team and Specialist Function Managers and external partners to discuss accounts and to support customers.</li><li>You'll progress legal paperwork such as notices and prepare witness statements for rent arrears cases and homeowners at court.</li></ul>Why join us This is more than a job, it's a place where you feel valued. You get great training, support from friendly colleagues and a chance to make a real difference every day. Be part of one of the UK's top 10 Great Places to Work! You have <ul><li>You will have a background in income protection &amp; arrears management processes including legal action for non-payment of service charges or rent.</li><li>You will have the ability to explain and manage annual service charge budgets, actuals and reconciliations.</li><li>Ability to interpret different types of tenures.</li><li>Understanding of responsibilities between landlord and leaseholder for repairs and upkeep.</li><li>You'll understand housing management, housing law, universal credit and housing benefit.</li><li>Knowledge of best practice in responding to leaseholder disputes and complaints</li></ul>Stronger together We do our best work when we're ourselves. That's why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work ! The practical bits <ul><li>Hybrid working which involves working from home, in the community or your nearest local office.</li><li>You'll manage your own diary and be accountable for achieving KPI's.</li><li>You will need to be able to drive and have access to a vehicle insured for business purposes. Don't worry, we'll pay your business mileage to cover this use!</li><li>You'll need an Enhanced DBS check done and we pay for that.</li></ul>Find out more Click APPLY NOW to see our Housing Manager Job description , find out about us and for help to apply , find out about us and for help to apply . Roles can close early, so don't wait. For reasonable adjustments email <a href="mailto:recruitment@homegroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@homegroup.org.uk</a>

Housing Manager

INTERNAL VACANCY This is an incredible opportunity to gain valuable experience of working at Head of Service level as we seek to ensure the service can deliver our statutory Community Safety responsibilities into the future. The successful candidate will work across York and North Yorkshire to influence and shape strategic crime reduction strategies and policies for the City of York Council and its statutory partners. They will provide innovative solutions to crime, anti-social behaviour (ASB), substance misuse and fear of crime where no bespoke solution is available. Also influence the strategic contribution of all statutory partners and other key stakeholders engaged in crime and disorder reduction and to ensure that their policies and processes support delivery of the Community Safety Strategy. They will also influence and shape partner activities such that policies and processes support the delivery of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime &amp; Policing Act 2014 and lead City of York Councils statutory duty under the Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015, Serious Violence Duty and Prevent Duty. This post is suitable as a job share opportunity. 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 C2: Can express themselves spontaneously at length with a natural conversational flow, avoiding or backtracking around any difficulty so smoothly that the person with whom they are conversing is hardly aware of it. If you are an internal candidate interested in applying for this job as a secondment opportunity, please discuss with your current line manager before submitting your application. Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team. Please note, we do not have a sponsorship licence to sponsor indivdiuals for visas to work in the UK, therefore we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. 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 &amp; 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 &amp; Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings. For further information or an informal discussion please contact Pauline Stuchfield (Director of Housing &amp; Communities) at <a href="mailto:Pauline.stuchfield@york.gov.uk" target="_blank">Pauline.stuchfield@york.gov.uk</a> or on 01904 551706 Closing date: Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 12 midnight Interview date: Friday 30 January Internally advertised posts are only open to CYC, WWY and Be Independent employees. Explore and Veritau employees are not eligible to apply for these posts.

Head of Community safety

Location: Selby, North Yorkshire Salary: From £47,181 up to £51,356 per annum pro rata + relocation support Grade: M Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time (37 hours) Join Our 'Outstanding' Team as an Independent Reviewing Officer! North Yorkshire Council is proud to have a national reputation for excellence, and we're looking for passionate Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs) to join our dedicated team. We also welcome those who are looking to relocate. This is a great opportunity to become part of a well-established, experienced team, who are determined to achieve the highest standards of care and safety for children and young people. The successful candidates will be required to work from other parts of North Yorkshire as required. What Makes This Role Special? As an IRO, you'll be the independent voice for children and young people, ensuring their thoughts and opinions shape the decisions about their care. You will have a key role in ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people. You'll chairreviews and oversee the plans for Children in Care, chair Child Protection Conferences, undertake Regulation 44 visits to our children's homes and also conduct Annual Reviews for Foster Carers, holding the Local Authority and partners to account and promoting a high quality of practice. This is a role for someone who thrives on making a difference, values quality assurance, and wants to work in an environment that embraces transformational change and innovation. What We're Looking For <ul> <li>Qualified Social Worker (Diploma in Social Work or equivalent).</li> <li>Social Work England registration.</li> <li>Significant experience in children and families work, including complex cases and multi-agency meetings.</li> <li>Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.</li> <li>Ability to travel across North Yorkshire and work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours meetings.</li> </ul>As a council we are lucky to benefit from access to modern technology enabling staff to work from multiple locations, including working from home. We very much promote flexible working, providing it meets our service needs. Why Join Us? <ul> <li>Generous Annual Leave: 28 days of holiday (pro-rata), increasing to 34 days after 5 years' service - plus public holidays.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Pension Scheme: Save for your future with our generous Local Government Pension Scheme.</li> <li>Fitness Discounts: Discounted Gym memberships at various gyms across the county.</li> <li>Lifestyle Savings: Enjoy a wide range of discounts at hundreds of popular high-street and online retailers.</li> <li>And more: Additional wellbeing support, employee assistance, and development opportunities.</li> </ul>The service is countywide and therefore candidates will be expected to work across other locality areas as needed to meet service demand. We very much promote flexible working with the ability to work remotely from a variety of bases as well as from home, provided it is suitable to provide the best service. However, the post holders will be required to Chair complex meetings across North Yorkshire as required and as set out below. It is expected that meetings with children and their families take place in person. North Yorkshire as a county also benefits from excellent road and rail links, with easy access to bordering regions such as Yorkshire &amp; Humber, Lincolnshire, and East Riding, all of which are easily commutable to our great county, some members of our team travel from surrounding towns and cities including York, Beverley and Whitby. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Melanie Dadd, IRO Team Manager on <a href="mailto:Melanie.Dadd@northyorks.gov.uk" target="_blank">Melanie.Dadd@northyorks.gov.uk</a> We welcome individuals looking to relocate, for further information please see our Relocation Policy Key dates Closing date: Monday 5 th January 2026 Interview date: Monday 12 th January 2026 Key documents Job Description / Person Specification.pdf Total Rewards Brochure Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Apply now

Independent Reviewing Officer

Equans is looking for a Resident Liaison Officer to join our team in Leeds on a permanent basis.. This role will be based in Doncaster initially. This is a full time role. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle and benefits package. Hours of work are: Monday 7:30-4:00 Tuesday 7:30-4:00 Wednesday 7:30-4:00 Thursday 7:30-4:00 Friday 7:30-3:00 What will you deliver? <ul> <li> Serve as the primary point of contact for residents, providing clear and timely information about project plans, timelines, and progress </li> <li> Address resident concerns, complaints, or queries promptly and effectively, ensuring that issues are resolved to the satisfaction of both the resident and the company </li> <li> Conduct pre-project surveys and consultations with residents to understand their needs, preferences, and any potential issues, feeding this information back to the project team </li> <li> Prepare and distribute newsletters, letters, and other communication materials to keep residents informed about upcoming works, project milestones, and any potential disruptions. </li> <li> Provide ongoing support to residents throughout the project, including arranging temporary accommodation or other necessary provisions if required by the nature of the works </li> <li> Work closely with project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure that resident feedback is considered in project planning and execution </li> <li> Conduct post-project satisfaction surveys and follow-ups to assess resident satisfaction and identify areas for improvement </li> </ul>What can we offer you? <ul> <li> 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays) </li> <li> Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 ti mes annual salary </li> <li> Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers </li> <li> Gym membership discounts </li> <li> Cycle to work scheme </li> <li> Holiday purchase scheme </li> <li> 2 corporate social responsibility days per year </li> <li> Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes </li> <li> Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme </li> <li> Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network </li> <li> 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app </li> </ul>Who are we looking for? <ul> <li> Previous experience in a customer-facing role, ideally within construction, housing, or a related field </li> <li> Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with residents from diverse backgrounds </li> <li> Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to manage and resolve conflicts or complaints in a professional manner </li> <li> Empathetic and Approachable: Able to build rapport and trust with residents, showing understanding and sensitivity to their concerns </li> <li> Experience working within social housing, local government, or a similar environment where resident or customer interaction is a key component of the role </li> </ul>Who are we? Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK &amp; Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services - with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district &amp; embedded energy and decentralised renewables. Equans' 13,500 UK &amp; Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital &amp; industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. Equans is a Bouygues group company. What's next? If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. EQNENG At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network. For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers. 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Resident Liaison Officer

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire Salary: From £47,181 up to £51,356 per annum pro rata + relocation support Grade: M Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time (37 hours) Join Our 'Outstanding' Team as an Independent Reviewing Officer! North Yorkshire Council is proud to have a national reputation for excellence, and we're looking for passionate Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs) to join our dedicated team. We also welcome those who are looking to relocate. This is a great opportunity to become part of a well-established, experienced team, who are determined to achieve the highest standards of care and safety for children and young people. The successful candidates will be required to work from other parts of North Yorkshire as required. What Makes This Role Special? As an IRO, you'll be the independent voice for children and young people, ensuring their thoughts and opinions shape the decisions about their care. You will have a key role in ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people. You'll chairreviews and oversee the plans for Children in Care, chair Child Protection Conferences, undertake Regulation 44 visits to our children's homes and also conduct Annual Reviews for Foster Carers, holding the Local Authority and partners to account and promoting a high quality of practice. This is a role for someone who thrives on making a difference, values quality assurance, and wants to work in an environment that embraces transformational change and innovation. What We're Looking For <ul> <li>Qualified Social Worker (Diploma in Social Work or equivalent).</li> <li>Social Work England registration.</li> <li>Significant experience in children and families work, including complex cases and multi-agency meetings.</li> <li>Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.</li> <li>Ability to travel across North Yorkshire and work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours meetings.</li> </ul>As a council we are lucky to benefit from access to modern technology enabling staff to work from multiple locations, including working from home. We very much promote flexible working, providing it meets our service needs. Why Join Us? <ul> <li>Generous Annual Leave: 28 days of holiday (pro-rata), increasing to 34 days after 5 years' service - plus public holidays.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Pension Scheme: Save for your future with our generous Local Government Pension Scheme.</li> <li>Fitness Discounts: Discounted Gym memberships at various gyms across the county.</li> <li>Lifestyle Savings: Enjoy a wide range of discounts at hundreds of popular high-street and online retailers.</li> <li>And more: Additional wellbeing support, employee assistance, and development opportunities.</li> </ul>The service is countywide and therefore candidates will be expected to work across other locality areas as needed to meet service demand. We very much promote flexible working with the ability to work remotely from a variety of bases as well as from home, provided it is suitable to provide the best service. However, the post holders will be required to Chair complex meetings across North Yorkshire as required and as set out below. It is expected that meetings with children and their families take place in person. North Yorkshire as a county also benefits from excellent road and rail links, with easy access to bordering regions such as Yorkshire &amp; Humber, Lincolnshire, and East Riding, all of which are easily commutable to our great county, some members of our team travel from surrounding towns and cities including York, Beverley and Whitby. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Melanie Dadd, IRO Team Manager on <a href="mailto:Melanie.Dadd@northyorks.gov.uk" target="_blank">Melanie.Dadd@northyorks.gov.uk</a> We welcome individuals looking to relocate, for further information please see our Relocation Policy Key dates Closing date: Monday 5 th January 2026 Interview date: Monday 12 th January 2026 Key documents Job Description / Person Specification.pdf Total Rewards Brochure Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. #INDM Apply now

Recovery Coordinator - Forward Leeds Location: Irford House, Leeds, LS14 6PA Working Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £25,110 - £32,090 per annum Make a real difference in your community Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier and more independent lives? Join Waythrough, one of the UK's leading mental health and social support charities, and make a lasting impact every day. We support over 125,000 people each year through our 200 services, empowering individuals to overcome challenges around mental health, housing, and substance use. About the Role We are excited to offer the opportunity for a Drug and Alcohol Recovery Coordinator to join our Forward Leeds Active Recovery team supporting people whose primary substance is heroin. What You'll Do This is a dynamic and rewarding role where you will: <ul><li>Manage a caseload by creating, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans.</li><li>Facilitate and promote the progression of individuals from initial engagement into structured treatment.</li><li>Support clients in various different treatment stages, from initial assessment to exiting treatment, accessing sustained recovery and aftercare.</li><li>Contribute to reducing substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.</li><li>Collaborate closely with key partners and colleagues across the street to support partnerships to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals.</li></ul>To Succeed in This Role, You'll Need: We are looking for individuals with a burning passion to make a difference, where equal opportunities are the heart of everything you do. To thrive in this role, you should possess: <ul><li>Experience working in substance misuse, mental health or criminal justice.</li><li>Exceptional understanding and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT, and ITEP.</li><li>Experience in delivering 1-2-1 and group therapeutic interventions.</li></ul>To view the full job description and person specification for this role, please click here. The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band. About Waythrough Formed in 2024 through the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, Waythrough is now one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. With 3,500 staff and volunteers across more than 200 services, we help people to live full, meaningful lives. Some roles may still appear under our legacy brands (Humankind, Richmond Fellowship, Aquarius) while we complete our integration - but wherever you join us, you'll be part of one supportive team, sharing one purpose. What We Offer We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package: <ul><li>27 days' annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)</li><li>Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%</li><li>Life assurance (3× annual salary)</li><li>Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay</li><li>Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days' annual leave</li><li>Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications</li><li>24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals</li><li>£500 Recommend a Friend bonus</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership</li><li>Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good</li><li>Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year</li></ul>Inclusion and Accessibility Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities - especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email <a href="mailto:recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk</a>. How to Apply If you're viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed, please click 'Apply via Company Website' to view the full job description and submit your application. Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

Recovery Coordinator

Job Title: Residential Practitioner - Children's Home Where you will be based: Pontefract, WK11 The Service Users: Children aged 7 to 17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Mild Learning Difficulties The Company: <ul><li>Size of company: Small Established</li><li>Type: Private</li></ul>What does Progression look like: Opportunities for career advancement within the company, including roles such as Deputy Manager and Registered Manager and Regional Managers Working Week and Pay: <ul><li>Hours: 48 hour per week made up of 16hours x 2 of Working Hours and 8 x 2 of Sleep hours</li><li>Sleeps: 2 per week </li><li>Salary: £26,000</li></ul>Induction: An in-depth induction, welcome program, and fully supported development opportunities. Training: Access to a comprehensive Training Academy for ongoing professional development. What you will need/None-Negotiables: <ul><li>Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Level 3 Children &amp; Young People Workforce Diploma with social care pathway. (Level 3 Diploma in Adult social care may be considered if work experience with children can be demonstrated)</li><li>Experience: Ideally experience in the Residential Children's Services sector or similar setting working with children with challenging behaviour.</li><li>Driving Licence: Required </li><li>Fluent in English: Speaking and also the ability to understand different UK dialects.</li><li>Min Age: 22/23</li></ul>How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today. To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information. For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Sam at: Phone: 01423 393 019 Email: <a href="mailto:samuel@sgscare.co.uk" target="_blank">samuel@sgscare.co.uk</a>

Residential Practitioner

Job title: Residential Practitioner Salary: C1 £28,598 - £31,022 (pro rata) plus weekend enhancements and sleep in allowance where appropriate Hours: Various Contract: Permanent Location: Leeds (city wide) Leeds City Council is seeking compassionate and dedicated Residential Practitioners to join our outstanding children's services. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people, guiding them towards adulthood and independence. Your support will be instrumental in helping them overcome significant challenges and achieve their full potential. There are a range of exciting opportunities available across the city: <ul> <li> We're recruiting part time (18.5hrs) and waking nights (17.5hrs) colleagues to support in homes for young people with complex needs. </li> <li> We're also recruiting for full time colleagues (37hrs) in our mainstream homes as we continually develop our residential estate. </li> </ul>Please indicate on your application which post/service you are interested in. Shifts vary to meet service needs, and all posts include alternative weekends. Posts can include sleep-ins. Additional payments apply for sleep-ins, waking night hours and weekend work. We want Leeds to be a city where all children are safe, happy and healthy, do well at school, fulfil their potential and grow up to be active citizens with voice and influence. This is your chance to join us and support our Child Friendly Leeds ambition. About you As a Residential Practitioner you will bring to the role: <ul> <li> a good standard of literacy and numeracy, with basic computer literacy </li> <li> Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care (or equivalent), or commitment to achieving the qualification within a reasonable period (we pay the course fees) </li> <li> recent experience supporting children or young people with additional emotional/behavioural issues - this may be from employment, volunteering, student placements or personal life </li> <li> excellent communication and listening skills, teamwork and emotional intelligence </li> <li> flexibility to work shifts including weekends, bank holidays and nights </li> </ul>About the role Based in one of our children's homes, you'll be part of a supportive team at that prioritises your well-being and personal development. Your responsibilities will include: <ul> <li> Creating a safe, caring living environment. </li> <li> Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people. </li> <li> Nurturing each child's personal development, education and wider learning. </li> </ul>This role offers immense job satisfaction as you witness the positive changes you facilitate in the lives of disadvantaged children and young people daily. You'll also be making a positive impact to your community by working for a local authority. Enhancements are paid for unsocial hours and sleeping in duties. Time and a half is paid for weekend working (if applicable). What we offer We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including: <ul> <li> a competitive salary plus enhancements for nights and weekends </li> <li> generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holiday allowance </li> <li> a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities, including support to study for relevant qualifications </li> <li> membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions </li> <li> a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further </li> </ul>We are proud to align our work with the council's values and ambitions , placing children and families at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for passionate individuals who are ready to embark on their childcare vocation. If you're ready to bring your empathy, passion, and emotional resilience to this vital role, we'd love to hear from you. How to apply Please complete the online application form. Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application. If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please email <a href="mailto:workinginchildrenshomes@leeds.gov.uk" target="_blank">workinginchildrenshomes@leeds.gov.uk</a> . A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's or Adults' barred list as applicable will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people. This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying. Job description Job purpose The Residential Practitioner's role is to support, encourage and safeguard children and young people in their development, enabling them to make positive contributions to their families, society and local communities. You will do this by fostering positive relationships and maintaining strong bonds between children and staff based on shared daily life and routines, joint activities and established boundaries of acceptable behaviour. Special conditions This post is subject to a higher-level check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining employment; this will depend on the circumstances and background to any offence. Responsibilities <ul> <li> Undertake key worker role, implement care plans, conduct risk assessments and devise support and health plans </li> <li> Provide and maintain a safe, stimulating and secure living and learning environment supporting day-to-day physical and emotional needs </li> <li> Work with professionals and communities of origin to sustain links and understand past problems </li> <li> Nurture children's ambitions for their future and their learning, both in and out of school </li> <li> Support children and young people's emotional, mental and physical health needs to build self-esteem </li> <li> Respect privacy whilst maintaining a duty of care ensuring that living spaces are clean and safe </li> <li> Provide appropriate levels of personal care for children and young people with disabilities and complex needs, including bathing, toileting, dressing, changing and feeding as appropriate </li> <li> Ensure that all records are accurate, up to date and GDPR compliant </li> <li> Manage complex and challenging behaviour in an assertive, restorative and sensitive manner </li> <li> Work to reduce the likelihood that a child/young person becomes criminalised, encouraging restorative approaches and outcomes </li> <li> Hours of work are primarily determined by the needs of the service and are worked on a rota basis including undertaking sleep-ins, early mornings, late evenings, weekends and bank holidays </li> <li> Maintain a close working relationship with colleagues, external agencies, families and the wider public </li> <li> Be flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required, commensurate to grade </li> <li> Participate in appraisal, training and development activities to ensure up-to-date knowledge and skills Improve own practice through observation, evaluation, discussion and development programmes </li> <li> Work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice </li> <li> Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the service by attending relevant meetings, training days and events as requested </li> <li> Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures such as child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person </li> <li> Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all by working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding and promoting the values, standards and equal opportunities of Leeds City Council </li> <li> Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment or victimisation and any form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures </li> <li> The council has adopted a flexibility protocol, and this role will be expected to work within these parameters </li> <li> The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post </li> </ul>Qualifications <ul> <li> To work in this role, you must hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or equivalent. If you do not hold the diploma, we will fund you to study for the qualification. You must complete the diploma within a reasonable period, normally 2 years after starting work. Failure to achieve the Level 3 Diploma will prevent you from continuing in this post. </li> <li> You must demonstrate good literacy and numeracy, through qualifications or a skills test completed at interview. </li> </ul>Essential requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements: <ul> <li> Flexibility to travel and work across different work locations including providing support to children living within family settings as appropriate </li> <li> Availability to work on a rota basis and change work patterns as reasonably required, including undertaking sleep-ins, early mornings, late evenings, weekends and bank holidays </li> <li> Ability to build relationships and actively engage with individual and groups of children and young people </li> <li> Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with a wide range of people </li> <li> Maintenance of accurate manual and digital records in accordance with GDPR </li> <li> Use of initiative to adapt to changing circumstances and develop solutions to issues </li> <li> Skills in managing conflict and aggression using de-escalation techniques </li> <li> Good standards of literacy and numeracy, demonstrated through qualifications or skills test </li> <li> Understanding of responsibilities in terms of health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection </li> <li> Understanding of the needs of looked after children and the importance of advocacy for children and young people </li> <li> Basic computer literacy and of the use of Microsoft packages </li> <li> Recent experience of working with young people or vulnerable adults who may have emotional or behavioural difficulties, in either a paid or voluntary capacity </li> <li> Be physically fit enough to carry out all requirements of the role including the use of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) to manage challenging behaviour as required </li> <li> Essential behavioural and other characteristics </li> <li> Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health and Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon. </li> <li> Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies. </li> <li> Carry out all duties having regard to an employee's responsibility under Health and Safety Policies. </li> <li> Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities. </li> <li> Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade. </li> <li> Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities. </li> <li> Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures. </li> <li> Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality &amp; diversity policies of Leeds City Council. </li> <li> Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person. </li> </ul>The council has adopted a flexibility protocol, and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.

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