Residential Childcare Worker, Telford

Q Are you a qualified Care Practitioner? Q Are you reaching your full potential in your current role? Q Are you a team player and committed to delivering outstanding therapeutic childcare? Q Would you like a to work for an truly therapeutic service where you will receive outstanding training and support? If the answer is YES then please keep reading, your perfect job awaits you. On behalf of our client, Team4you am looking to recruit empathetic, enthusiastic Residential Care Practitioners across Shropshire and North Wales. My client offers a comprehensive training and development programme and role offer fantastic opportunity for career progression with an attractive shift pattern!! My clients organisation provides residential care for young people who have experienced significant trauma and have Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is rewarding career opportunity, which allows you to be directly involved with young people and work as part of a strong team to positively shape their future and make a difference to their lives. You will receive outstanding support and training to develop the skills and positive outlook you must already possess. In order to be considered for this position, you must: * Hold an NVQ Level 3 in ?Caring for Young People? * a full driving licence. ** PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO HOLD EITHER OF THESE CERTIFICATIONS ** Main Duties: * Supporting young people in their daily lives through the framework clearly laid out in their individual behaviour management plan * Demonstrating outstanding practice as laid out in the Organisations Policies and Procedures * Promoting independence * Writing, reviewing and updating where necessary: - Behaviour Management Plans (BMP), Therapeutic Support Plans (TSP), Individual Risk Assessments * Completing in house daily paperwork for the Service and individual young people * Liaising with other professionals to ensure the welfare and safety of all young people * Daily report writing * Attending fortnightly team meetings * Attend any required training Key Skills: * Excellent communication and listening skills. * Ability to demonstrate a therapeutic approach at all times * A strong commitment to individual practice development * Ability to remain calm under pressure * Demonstrate a professional approach to behaviour management * Work as part of a team * Be flexible to work a shift pattern with overnight sleep-in duties as a core requirement Benefits: * A competitive salary with enhancements and a genuine opportunity for progression. * Free training from our in-house Learning & Development team. * Support with further study up to foundation degree if required. * Generous annual leave allowance. * 24 hour employee assistance helpline. * Life Insurance. * Pension. * Attractive company perks