Job Advert – Support Practitioner Job Role
Support Practitioner
Salary: £29,000
£29,000 starting salary based on 40 hours per week, plus on average one sleep-in per week paid at £55 per sleep
Start Date: ASAP
Permanent Full Time
40 hrs per week, plus on average one sleep-in per week paid at £55 per sleep
Wellingborough or Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire
Company Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, 28 days holiday per year
Responsible for the supervision of young people in a registered Children ’s Home, providing advice, care, and stability, ensuring fair and equal treatment for all young people in residence on a daily basis.
Heartly Care, who we are:
We at Heartly Care are both proud and excited to be contributing to the much-needed solution for children and young people in need of care and support across the country. Our mission is to create a supportive and inclusive environment where children in our care can thrive, enabling them to reach their full potential despite challenging circumstances. We are committed to providing personalised care, educational support, and therapeutic interventions that promote emotional, physical, social, and cultural opportunities throughout our homes.
and a little about Cora House and Libi House,
Our two homes are four bedroom registered Children’s Home's located in the Northamptonshire town of Wellingborough and Higham Ferrers. Providing 24-hour care, 52 weeks of the year for a maximum of two children/young people who have come from trauma between the ages of 8 and 18yrs of age.
What we are looking for:
To support us we are looking for Support Practitioners to join our team that can work under the direction of Operational Managers to ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of both homes Duties will include key-working, arranging and accompanying children to various appointments, house tasks i.e., cleaning, meal preparation and cooking in addition to sleep in duties.
To be considered for these roles, applicants must hold the following;
- Qualified Level 3 in Residential Childcare
- Full driving licence
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide a sponsorship.
Key Competency areas include;
- Genuine commitment to the maintaining of welfare for resident children,
- Professional, patient, and empathetic approach
- Supporting people with a sense of calm, compassion, and kindness,
- Passionate in making a difference and believing change is possible,
- Be solution focused with a ‘can do’ attitude,
- Can be flexible, adaptable, and resilient in a highly interchangeable environment,
- To have the ability to work both independently and within a team and willing to be part of a weekly rota system,
If this sounds like you;
We would welcome you joining us.
If you have a genuine commitment towards the welfare of children and young people, are dedicated to achieving outstanding results and are seeking an employer that will value your contributions offering excellent training, development opportunities and reward, then Heartly Care is here for you.
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
