Youth Care Practitioner

Position: Youth Care Practitioner - 15 hours per week (5pm - 1130pm)

Rossie operates 365 days per year, covering 24 hours per day.

Our Youth Care Practitioners are on a rolling rota and cover various shifts patterns.

Rota
: 15 hours per week (5.00pm - 11.30pm)
-1 on / 2 off rolling rota.

Salary
: £29,013 - £37,549 (SCP 22-32) per annum (pro rata for part time hours). Salary placement will be dependent on relevant qualifications.

This is an open advert - we will interview on an ongoing basis.

Onboarding Requirements

Welcome to Rossie – you will undertake supernumerary shifts, incorporating time with an L&D Coach and allocated Mentor as well as job shadowing/learning. You will also spend time with a Duty Manager learning about fundamental aspects of security, in preparation for utilising secure keys. This will take place over a 5 day period (Monday to Friday) prior to commencing shifts within the Houses.

Crisis Aggression Limitation Management (CALM) – required by all employees working directly with our young people, and must be completed within the first 3 months of employment:

• 1 day Induction
• 5 day accreditation: 2 days theory and 3 days physical

Thereafter:

• Re-accreditation x 1 per year commencing 1 year after initial accreditation
• Practice sessions – minimum of 4 per annum (different options are offered over the course of the year).

JOB DESCRIPTION

The primary responsibility is to provide care and support to young people in a safe and nurturing environment by meeting the physical, emotional, social, health and educational needs of young people based on their circumstances.

Supporting Young People's Needs

• Understand each young person's needs, provide tailored support and assistance with daily living skills, and support their learning, development and wider achievement
• Establish safe and containing relationships with young people which allow them to feel cared for and listened to
• Develop a good understanding of each young person's history, needs, risk assessments and care plan to tailor support and nurture their strengths
• Participate in creating and implementing risk assessments, and placement plans, ensuring positive risk-taking, which allows young people to become resilient
• Participate alongside young people in fun activities, hobbies and interests which supports development in a number of areas
• Maintain a clean, secure, nurturing and stimulating living environment that promotes positive development through education, play, leisure, and social interaction

Safety and Well-being

• Uphold safety protocols to prevent incidents, accidents, and injuries. This includes supervising activities, de‑escalating conflict, and responding to challenging behaviours
• Plan and positively engage the young people in a range of various planned stimulating activities

Advocacy and Empowerment

• Champion the rights of young people according to relevant legislation and Rossie's policies, respecting their privacy, choices, and cultural backgrounds
• Encourage young people to express themselves, participate in decisions, and take ownership of their lives
• Build trusting and supportive relationships with young people whilst acting as a role model

Supporting Growth and Development

• Assist the Specialist Intervention Health & Wellbeing team with assessments, intervention work/program development, and supporting young people in practising newly acquired skills
• Support young people's educational attendance and attainment, providing additional support and encouragement

Compliance and Professional Practice

• Ensure all care provided adheres to Rossie's policies, legislation, and relevant guidance
• Stay up-to-date on and implement best practices in residential childcare, creating a high‑quality care environment through trauma‑sensitive and attachment‑informed approaches

Documentation, Collaboration and Communication

• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of young people's needs, progress, and incidents
• Work effectively with colleagues, families, social workers, healthcare professionals, teachers and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to supporting young people
• Maintain clear and positive communication with colleagues, families, and stakeholders, fostering collaboration for the young people's benefit

Additional…