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About the role
The post holder will work collectively with team members in the role of Senior Practitioner to advise and guide on effective care practice, de-escalating and diversionary strategies, and recognised techniques to manage children and young people who exhibit challenging, threatening, and confrontational behavior; in accordance with the Behaviour Management policy. They will support staff to encourage positive behaviour, ensure reparative consequences are recorded, and design, implement, and lead shift plans and daily routines effectively. The Senior Practitioner will work as part of the management team, support referrals to the service, assess the suitability of the child or young person, and carry out impact risk assessments where appropriate.
About you
The successful candidate will have:
Experience in leading a team, undertaking line management and performance management.
Knowledge of relevant theory that informs practice delivery.
Experience of building strong partnerships, maintaining relationships, and co-producing solutions to challenges across a diverse set of stakeholders, including children, young people, and their families. Advocating the voices of those we are working with.
Experience of keeping and maintaining records (in accordance with local policy) and producing accurate reports and written updates to a range of stakeholders (which may include families, children, or young people).
Knowledge of statutory legislation (e.g., Children's Act) and national policy drivers.
About our benefits
We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a wide range of resources, a competitive salary, and perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC, you will also have access to:
29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years, with an additional day off in your birthday month (or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract).
Tailored induction sessions commencing on your start date.
Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension).
Flexible working options - helping to maintain a good work-life balance.
A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
A range of staff benefits and discounts.
An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway.
Important Information
Start dates:
Achieving for Children have set start dates meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected. Right to work:
The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the GOV.UK website for right to work guidance. Equality:
We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Safeguarding:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). For more information about AfC:
Drop in and meet Regina on the first Wednesday of every month at Civic Centre, Twickenham. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Achieving for Children have set start dates meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected. Right to work:
The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the GOV.UK website for right to work guidance. Equality:
We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Safeguarding:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). For more information about AfC:
Drop in and meet Regina on the first Wednesday of every month at Civic Centre, Twickenham. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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