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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

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

Sanctuary manages rented and shared ownership homes and supports community initiatives for thousands of customers across England. Our staff help make a real difference to the quality of people's lives. Scheme Manager Queen Elizabeth Court, Queen St., Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5AL £18,946 - £19,532 28 hours per week - Monday to Friday We are looking for a Scheme Manager to join our Independent Living Service Team which consists of Housing Officers and Scheme Managers. In this role you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the scheme ensuring there are no risks to the residents or assets in the scheme. The role offers an onsite presence and encourages residents who are either elderly or vulnerable to live as independently as possible. We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking individuals, who put the resident first and can work independently using processes to ensure the scheme is well managed and run efficiently. The role of Scheme Manager will include: <ul><li>Completing weekly wellbeing calls to residents who require this service at the scheme and make safeguarding referrals when required.</li><li>Signing up new tenants &amp; carrying out visits where required.</li><li>Completing compliance testing including fire alarm checks and water temp checks</li><li>Reporting any hazards and supporting the repairs of these to ensure communal areas are kept free</li><li>Referring residents to support agencies when required and helping them access the different service available to them</li><li>Dealing with low level anti-social behaviour complaints within the scheme and resolving resident disputes</li><li>Travel to other schemes to provide cover for colleagues in the local Team as required.</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul><li>Experience of working with older people in a support capacity and understanding their individual needs or similar</li><li>Numeracy and literacy to the equivalent of GCSE Grade C or above in English and Math's</li><li>Excellent knowledge of effective communication at all levels</li><li>Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines</li><li>Experience of resident involvement and community care values would be an advantage</li><li>Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook</li><li>Occasional travel will be required as part of the role, therefore a full valid driving license and own transport is essential.</li><li>DBS check required</li></ul>Why work for us? We are a not-for-profit housing association, and own and manage around 125,000 homes. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: <ul><li>25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays (pro rata)</li></ul><ul><li>A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Employee Advice Service including counselling</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Voluntary health plans </li><li>Employee discounts </li><li>Wellbeing support and tools</li><li>Employee recognition scheme</li><li>Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues</li></ul><ul><li>£18,946 per annum (rising to £19,532 after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance) </li></ul>The full time equivalent salary for this role is £25,374 based on 37.5 hours per week rising to £26,159 after 12 months service and subject to satisfactory performance. View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 28 December 2025 If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - <a href="mailto:housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk" target="_blank">housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk</a> We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - <a href="http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team" target="_blank">www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team</a> Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Housing Services Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

Scheme Manager

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

Job title: Housing Manager Salary: PO2 £39,862 - £42,839 Hours: Full Time - we will consider job share applicants Contract: Permanent and Temporary Location: Any Location within Leeds As a Housing Manager you'll thrive on leading multiple teams to deliver a Housing Landlord service, in a job that's never dull. You may manage teams across different geographical locations, whilst being the Leading representative and Leader of the service in all your geographical areas. Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions . About you As a Housing Manager,you will bring to the role: <ul> <li> Ability to community effectively and influence customers and stakeholders. </li> <li> Relevant degree level qualification or equivalent experience of managing in a Housing context. </li> <li> Able to develop innovative solutions to varied and complex problems. </li> <li> Knowledge of current social Housing, and issues affecting the sector. </li> <li> Experience of developing effective working relationships with resident and ward members to achieve defined outcomes. </li> </ul>About the role The Housing Manager leads a team who manage the Councils Housing stock in a specific geographical area. They need to maintain the teams focus on delivering excellent customer service whilst also undertaking necessary duties to ensure the health of our communities and undertake income generating work. The Housing Manager will need to display excellent communication, and resilience and have a passion for supporting staff customers and communities. As our next Housing Manager, you'll provide leadership to ensure that your teams deliver on the council's core values and improve the lives of residents of the Leeds City Council area. Help develop you team's skills and ensure they deliver on all key performance indicators. The role is integral to our wider landlord service. What we offer you We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including: <ul> <li> a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays </li> <li> membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions </li> <li> flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements </li> <li> a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities </li> <li> a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further </li> </ul>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 contact Tom O'Connell, Area Housing Manager on (0113) 3784742 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. Ensure you are eligible before applying. Job description Job purpose To lead and manage an efficient, customer focused Housing management service, in order to maximise performance and seek continuous improvement. Responsibilities <ul> <li> To manage the delivery of housing management services within a geographical area or in within the Neighbourhood Service areas of Income Management, Tenant and Community Involvement, Lettings and Tenancy Management Policy, and Older Persons Housing. </li> <li> To contribute toward management and delivery of partnership working on behalf of housing services citywide. </li> <li> To manage and develop staff to deliver key council priorities and continuously improve the offer to customers. </li> <li> To contribute towards development of positive working relationships with key stakeholders including: customers, elected members and other partner organisations. </li> <li> To develop a people-orientated solutions-focussed approach to dealing with customers, quickly and professionally. </li> <li> To manage and monitor budgets, risks and associated audit activities. </li> <li> To contribute to and deliver service improvement plans. </li> <li> To contribute to and implement performance management frameworks to ensure key performance indicators are achieved and outcomes inform service improvement &amp; review. </li> <li> To contribute to, review and improve policies and strategies in line with current legislation and best practice. </li> <li> To contribute to maximising opportunities to improve local service delivery using collaborative arrangements with appropriate stakeholders and partners. </li> <li> To display a high degree of self-motivation, commitment and time management. </li> <li> A commitment to initiate and drive culture change to deliver focussed and continuously improving services. </li> <li> To ensure customers play a central part in service planning, monitoring and feedback, with deliverable and tangible outcomes. </li> <li> To contribute towards corporate projects and initiatives. Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade. </li> <li> Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills. </li> <li> Improve own practice through observation, evaluation, discussion with colleagues and appropriate CPD 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/events as requested. </li> <li> Be aware of and comply with Leeds CityCouncil policies and procedures e.g., 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 working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, and promoting the values, standards, and 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 of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures. </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> <li> The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and this role will be expected to work within these parameters. </li> </ul>Qualifications Degree level and Post Grade / Professional Membership or equivalent experience in managing in a housing context. Essential requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential requirements. Skills required <ul> <li> Able to work flexibly across different work locations and areas as appropriate. </li> <li> Able to communicate effectively with and influence customers and stakeholders. </li> <li> Ability to lead, motivate and empower staff to achieve positive outcomes. </li> <li> Able to develop innovative solutions to varied and complex problems. </li> <li> Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders including members, external and internal partners and residents. </li> <li> Ability to analyse and interpret complex information. </li> <li> Ability to write concise reports, deliver presentations and chair meetings. </li> <li> Able to use a range of IT systems, including Microsoft applications. </li> <li> Ability to manage and delegate resources effectively. </li> <li> Ability to manage a variety of long term projects. </li> <li> Ability to manage conflicting priorities and adapt to changing circumstances. </li> </ul>Knowledge required <ul> <li> Relevant degree level qualification or equivalent experience of managing in a housing context. </li> <li> Detailed understanding of the functions of a comprehensive housing management service. </li> <li> Comprehensive knowledge of Landlord's statutory responsibilities. </li> <li> Knowledge of current social housing and issues affecting the sector. </li> <li> Detailed knowledge of current housing legislation and policies. </li> <li> An understanding of key stakeholders, partners and third sector organisations. </li> </ul>Experience required <ul> <li> Recent experience of managing teams in a housing related context including motivation and staff development. </li> <li> Experience of managing varied and complex projects. </li> <li> Experience of managing resources within defined budgets. </li> <li> Experience of developing effective working relationships with residents and members to achieve defined outcomes. </li> <li> Experience of using performance information to deliver excellent operational outcomes. </li> <li> Experience of challenging inappropriate behaviour. </li> </ul>Behavioural and other Characteristics required <ul> <li> Committed to continuous improvement. </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 to ensure up to date knowledge, skills, and continuous professional development. </li> <li> Understand and embrace our values, behaviours and codes of conduct. </li> </ul>Desirable requirements It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates are not required to meet all the desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between acceptable candidates. Knowledge required <ul> <li> Membership of a relevant professional body. </li> </ul>Experience required <ul> <li> Working with and consulting with trade unions. </li> <li> Experience of working within a political environment. </li> <li> Experience of managing competing priorities and adapting to changing circumstances. </li> <li> Experience of undertaking complex service reviews. </li> </ul>

Housing Manager

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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