Senior Practitioner (Residential)

Job title: Senior Practitioner (Residential)

Salary: SO1 £33,366 - £35,235 (pro rata) plus weekend enhancements and sleep in allowance where appropriate.

Hours: Various

Contract: Permanent

Leeds City Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Practitioner to join our children’s residential services . In this role you’ll lead a team of committed practitioners, providing exceptional care to children and young people in our homes. Your leadership will be instrumental in guiding each child on their journey towards adulthood and independence. Your support can be life changing for the young people in your care. It is rewarding work, as well as energetic and at times challenging.â€􀀋

There are a range of opportunities available across the city including full-time, part-time and night working.

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.â€􀀋 This is your chance to join us and support our Child Friendly Leeds ambition.

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. If you’re ready to bring your empathy, energy, and dedication to this vital role, we’d love to hear from you.

About Youâ€􀀋

As a Senior Practitioner you will bring to the role:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care (or equivalent)â€􀀋
• QFC Leadership Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services Level 5, or commitment to achieving the qualification within a specified time (funded by us)
• understanding of child and adolescent developmentâ€􀀋
• knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and guidanceâ€􀀋
• experience supporting children or young people with additional emotional/behavioural issues – this may be from employment, volunteering, student placements or personal lifeâ€􀀋
• experience supervising staff and managing their development and trainingâ€􀀋

About The Roleâ€􀀋â€􀀋

As our next Senior Practitioner, you’ll be part of a supportive team which has your wellbeing and professional development at heart. â€􀀋

You will bring patience, resilience and emotional intelligence to connect with and inspire the vulnerable children and young people in your care. You will lead your team with confidence and liaise effectively with other professionals and all stakeholders.â€􀀋

What we offer youâ€􀀋

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:â€􀀋

• a competitive salary plus enhancements for nights and weekendsâ€􀀋â€􀀋
• generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holiday allowanceâ€􀀋
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities, including support to study for relevant qualificationsâ€􀀋
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributionsâ€􀀋
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go furtherâ€􀀋

How to applyâ€􀀋

Please complete the online application formâ€􀀋.

Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application. â€􀀋

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please email [email protected] .

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy .â€􀀋

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.â€􀀋

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is ranked 70 on the Stonewall Equality Index 2022. We are also an Age friendly employer, a Mindful employer and a Disability Confident leader.â€􀀋

All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.â€􀀋

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, candidates must consider their own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. For more information visit Skilled Worker visa on the government website. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.