Job Description

LD Trauma Informed Care Practitioner HIRING Alert!

Job Type:

Permanent

Additional Temp positions

Salary:

35,000 per annum Hours 37.5 hrs per week X3 12 hours plus 1.5 hours for Supervisions and Training.

Contract Type:

Permanent/Full time Temporary positions available Location Greater Manchester

Description:

As an LD TiC Practitioner, you will work as part of a multi practitioner team supporting children and young people in a residential setting. You will assist in the development and implementation of the young persons' care plan and Therapeutic Mental Health Intervention Programme, ensuring their needs are met. You will assist in the running of the home as required and ensure that all daily recordings of the young person's day are kept to a high standard.

Main Responsibilities

Create a safe, caring environment for children, following Therapeutic Mental Health interventions. Implement programs to prevent wrongful hospital visits or police intervention. Address the physical, emotional, social, and cultural needs of children, using a trauma-informed approach. Build positive relationships to promote children's self-esteem and confidence. Follow policies like risk assessments and Missing from Home protocol; act as an "Appropriate Adult" if needed. Report any serious incidents throughout the day Support with restraints when needed Assist with daily tasks at home and ensure no unauthorised people enter during your shift. Stay flexible with your work hours to ensure proper staffing ratios. Monitor the well-being of children closely. Participate in training, staff meetings, and administrative tasks. Attend regular supervision and be mindful of your own resilience.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

To be educated to a good standard Experience working with young people (particularly those that may present with distressed behaviour) in family situations, school, children's residential establishments or in voluntary activities with young groups Experience in working with young people that have a learning disability, Autism and/or have experienced Trauma (including Trauma from unmet needs). Experience in handling restraints

Desirable:

Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce Recognised Social Work Qualification Skills for the role Ability to understand children and young people that may present with distressed behaviour because of past experiences

Skills for the role

Ability to understand children and young people that may present with distressed behaviour because of past experiences and have patience to help them work through those behaviours and not take their behaviour personally. Listening and counselling skills. Trauma informed. Understand the Biopsychosocial approach. Can handle conflict, use initiative and work as part of a team. Strong oral and written communication skills appropriate to the needs of the children and the staff group. Ability to have good organisational and time management skills.

Benefits

An extensive Health and Wellbeing support programme Free refreshments Free Parking Well-being days Day off for your birthday Staff events Pension
Please do not hesitate to apply or call the office to discuss on 0333 880 5679

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking Life insurance Work from home
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Experience:

Nursing: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 23052025