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Senior Residential Childcare Practitioners - Qualified

Employer
Oracle Care and Education
Location
Stoke-on-Trent, Congleton and Bedfordshire
Salary
£25,496.28 annual salary based on 10 shifts a month 245 hours
Closing date
5 Jul 2019

Job Details

Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner

Oracle exists to give young people with very complex histories and needs a chance to break out from a spiral of negative and sometimes risky behaviours. We provide them with the safety and positive relationships needed to build their hopes and enable them to have a better future.  
 
Location: Congleton/Stoke on Trent and Bedford areas

People who work here:

  • Want to make a difference
  • Understand the needs of the young people and the behaviours they may present
  • Manage, support and influence change in relation to these behaviours. 
  • Communicate effectively with children and young people and understand and empathise with the needs of the young people.

Qualifications/Minimum Requirements:

  • Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent
  • Previous experience of working with young people in a residential setting
  • Full manual driving licence 

We offer:

  • Career progression
  • Competitive package and stakeholder pension scheme 

Person Specification/Competencies:

  • Confident in responding appropriately to challenges within a residential or school environment.
  • Has values in line with Oracle holistic child care approach and practice 
  • Able to present a professional image at all times that models Oracle Care and Education’s core values.
  • Ability to work with a variety of internal and external professionals. 
  • Can demonstrate commitment to the staff teams, young people and the service in order to be part of a team that delivers high quality outcomes.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Ability to be flexible when required. 
  • Has excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
  • Understands the importance of and can use the support networks available to them.
  • Understands the management role in providing support and guidance for the staff teams.
  • Self-starter with the ability to identify issues, and the skills to respond (in line with policy and procedure).
  • Confident decision maker who can problem solve under pressure.
  • Excellent role model to staff.
  • Reliable member of the team. 

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please download the application pack and email melaniejackson@oraclecare.com. For further information, please visit our website www.oraclecare.com 

Please note: Successful applicants will be required to apply for enhanced DBS disclosure. Oracle Care & Education supports and promotes Equal Opportunities in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful discrimination on grounds of; race, nationality, ethic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age. You are expected to comply with Oracle’s policy on Equal Opportunities all times and to ensure that your work practice and actions re-enforce this at all times.

Oracle Care & Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.

Company

Oracle Care and Education provides bespoke packages of care, education and therapy for young people with extensive, complex and enduring needs who display high risk behaviours. Our aim is to provide an outstanding holistic service of care and education within a therapeutic environment. 

We have 13 small homes each accommodating up to 3 young people across Bedfordshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire. Our 2 DfE registered and ISA affiliated schools offer places to resident and day pupils.

At Oracle, we look after young people with very complex needs, giving them the opportunity to develop in a caring and nurturing environment. We provide them with the safety and positive relationships needed to build their self-esteem and enable them to have a better future.

Our dedicated and experienced teams support the young people in our care, helping them to feel safe, giving them a sense of belonging and the opportunity to grow and develop their skills. Our staff teams want to make a real difference and they understand the needs of the young people and the behaviours they may present. They use their knowledge and experience to manage and support our young people, whilst influencing positive change in their behaviours.

Company info
Location
Unit 2 Dane Valley Mill
Havannah Street
Congleton
Cheshire
CW12 2AH
GB

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