Residential Children's Practitioner Level 1

Residential Childrens Practitioner Level 1 9479 Permanent Contract 37 hours per week 26403 to 28142 per annum Grade E Norwich

Young people are at the heart of our practice at Norfolk County Council. They have established key principles for their ideal worker to help them flourish. Please ensure you readthese requirementscarefully and apply only if you can fully commit to them.

To apply please download an application form >>Here << and attach it to your online application instead of your CV.

Norfolk Residential Childrens Homesprovide emergency and time limited specialist care for young people (male and female) aged between 8 - 17 years when eitherfamily foster care mainstream residential or other community-based placements are not possible or desirable at the time.

Staff at the home will be expected to contribute to an assessment of the childs needs with the objective of either reunification a move to a family or community-based placement or a longer term or a more specialised residential home.

Please be aware that we cannot offer sponsorship in this role.

You will be joining a highly motivated and enthusiastic team who endeavour to make significant changes in young peoples lives.Our teams work across the whole week (including weekends and bank holidays)

Ideally you will have a background in residential care or be experienced in working with children. You will be required to have good levels of literacy and numeracy. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle daily is required for this role.

To work within this environment you will need to be committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. You will need to be reliable have good personal relationship and communication skills as well as high professional standards.

Following a thorough induction and training programme your duties will include:

• Supporting and providing meaningful day to day activities for the young people.
• Developing personal and practical skills to enhance young peoples independence skills.
• Reporting and recording key aspects of care and developing your professional skills.
• Managing complex behaviours that can be challenging.
• Work in collaboration and also directly with families and other professional to ensure best outcomes for children and young people.

• Hold or be willing to work towards the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care (paid for).

In return we will offer you:

• A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development.

• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the opportunity topurchase up to two weeks additional leave through our salary sacrifice scheme.

• Maternity paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows.

• Access to services that support your health and wellbeing such as confidential counselling and advice fast track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40.

• NCC pension scheme.

• Cycle to work scheme.

To apply please download an application form >>Here << and attach it to your online application instead of your CV.

Before you apply we recommend reading the fullJob Description and Person Specificationto help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.

For an informal discussion please contact: Rosanne Calton Assistant Team Manager -

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time part time remote and hybrid working dependant on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:
  • Norfolk Rewards our employee discounts programme which helps yousave money on almost anything from everyday groceries and clothes to holidays new technology gym membership trips to the cinema and days out.
  • ABlue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
  • Relocation expenses (where applicable)
  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution life assurance death in service payments and dependants pensions.

  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes

  • Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)

  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

You can also find information on ourTerms and Conditionshere.

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We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.

Redeployment closing date: 18 December 2025 at 23:55

All other applicants closing date: 04 January 2025 at 23:55