Portsmouth Local Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is also committed to promoting quality childcare across the City that works to improve outcomes for children.

DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children's Board safer recruitment procedures.

What is the role?

You will be responsible for the day to day interaction and care of up to seven young people with a range of complex needs. You will work alongside young people by helping them to achieve their specific individual needs and improving their future outcomes. You will be expected to apply relevant legislation, policies and procedures and guidance relating to residential child care.

You will be expected to work alongside other professionals such as Youth Offending Team, schools and therapists to provide a consistent team approach to manage care & risk and attend meetings with young people or represent the team at meetings. You will be required to input information into the client database and carry out other related administrative tasks. Within the role you will also be required to attend meetings with young people or represent the team as appropriate. You will be required to work individually and as a member of a team with young people as agreed in their care plans and within agreed house rules. You will also be expected to attend and contribute towards team meetings.

Who is the person?

You will need to: 1. Take a proactive role in keeping your own learning & development up to date. 2. Be able to effectively engage and build relationships with young people. 3. Have excellent communication skills as you will be required to liaise with other agencies, parents, colleagues and children. 4. Have an understanding of the issues and pressures affecting young people today. 5. Be flexible and responsive to the unique needs of each young person. 6. Have good listening skills and be able to remain calm and focussed when working under pressure. 7. Have good written skills in order to write contact sheets and reports 8. Be willing to use your initiative and make decisions around the needs of young people on a day to day basis. 9. Be flexible in being able to adapt to changing workloads of the team. 10. Have the ability to work alone and as part of a team. 11. A driving license and a midas qualification would be an advantage 12. An NVQ 3 would be an advantage or a willingness to work towards it. 13. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post

Closing 7th August 2017

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