Care Planning and Intervention Practitioner inHailsham inHailsham PUBLISHED 10 JUN 2024
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We're looking for candidates who are organised, self-motivated, resilient and who have a real passion and desire to work with vulnerable young people.
We judge children by their best days, not their worst. Embark on a rewarding career helping some of the most vulnerable young people from across the UK fulfil their potential.Lansdowne Secure Children's Home has the ambition to be one of the leading Secure Children's Homes in the UK and we're looking for Care Planning Practitioners who have the passion to achieve this with us! At present the home is rated Good by Ofsted and undergoing a temporary unforced closure whilst we carry out an ambitious project to relaunch as a centre of excellence in the new year.
In this role, you will work as part of a dedicated, supportive multi-disciplinary team, taking a lead on care planning, intervention and resettlement for children placed at Lansdowne Secure Children's home. You'll work with colleagues from our in-house care, education and health teams to smooth pathways, ensure that children feel heard, that they understand their plans and that they are positive about their future. You will support others to connect theory and learning into their day-to-day practice and targeted work with the young people.
We're looking for candidates who are organised, self-motivated, resilient and who have a real passion and desire to work with vulnerable young people. You must have experience of working with older children and a sound understanding of the challenges experienced by children in care or in secure environments. You will be a creative thinker who is able to manage difficult conversations. Experience working in high pressure situations will be an advantage. You will need to good digital skills to support the care planning and systems in place.
At East Sussex we're committed to continued professional development, that's why you'll complete your Level 3 Children & Young People Diploma in Health & Social care (if not already achieved). You'll also be a qualified QCF Assessor (or be willing to work towards).
To apply for this role please follow the
'Apply Now'
button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.
Interviews date will be confirmed after shortlisting has taken place.
We offer an excellent benefits package that caters to a variety of aspects, including wellbeing of staff, more information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Steven Crowe
Email: .
- Job Description and Person Specification [docx]
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.jobsincare.com/job/ja6EolIV . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
We judge children by their best days, not their worst. Embark on a rewarding career helping some of the most vulnerable young people from across the UK fulfil their potential.
Lansdowne Secure Children's Home has the ambition to be one of the leading Secure Children's Homes in the UK and we're looking for Care Planning Practitioners who have the passion to achieve this with us! At present the home is rated Good by Ofsted and undergoing a temporary unforced closure whilst we carry out an ambitious project to relaunch as a centre of excellence in the new year.
In this role, you will work as part of a dedicated, supportive multi-disciplinary team, taking a lead on care planning, intervention and resettlement for children placed at Lansdowne Secure Children's home. You'll work with colleagues from our in-house care, education and health teams to smooth pathways, ensure that children feel heard, that they understand their plans and that they are positive about their future. You will support others to connect theory and learning into their day-to-day practice and targeted work with the young people.
We're looking for candidates who are organised, self-motivated, resilient and who have a real passion and desire to work with vulnerable young people. You must have experience of working with older children and a sound understanding of the challenges experienced by children in care or in secure environments. You will be a creative thinker who is able to manage difficult conversations. Experience working in high pressure situations will be an advantage. You will need to good digital skills to support the care planning and systems in place.
At East Sussex we're committed to continued professional development, that's why you'll complete your Level 3 Children & Young People Diploma in Health & Social care (if not already achieved). You'll also be a qualified QCF Assessor (or be willing to work towards).
To apply for this role please follow the
'Apply Now'
button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.
Interviews date will be confirmed after shortlisting has taken place.
We offer an excellent benefits package that caters to a variety of aspects, including wellbeing of staff, more information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Steven Crowe
Email: .
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.jobsincare.com/job/ja6EolIV . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
Lansdowne Secure Children's Home has the ambition to be one of the leading Secure Children's Homes in the UK and we're looking for Care Planning Practitioners who have the passion to achieve this with us! At present the home is rated Good by Ofsted and undergoing a temporary unforced closure whilst we carry out an ambitious project to relaunch as a centre of excellence in the new year.
In this role, you will work as part of a dedicated, supportive multi-disciplinary team, taking a lead on care planning, intervention and resettlement for children placed at Lansdowne Secure Children's home. You'll work with colleagues from our in-house care, education and health teams to smooth pathways, ensure that children feel heard, that they understand their plans and that they are positive about their future. You will support others to connect theory and learning into their day-to-day practice and targeted work with the young people.
We're looking for candidates who are organised, self-motivated, resilient and who have a real passion and desire to work with vulnerable young people. You must have experience of working with older children and a sound understanding of the challenges experienced by children in care or in secure environments. You will be a creative thinker who is able to manage difficult conversations. Experience working in high pressure situations will be an advantage. You will need to good digital skills to support the care planning and systems in place.
At East Sussex we're committed to continued professional development, that's why you'll complete your Level 3 Children & Young People Diploma in Health & Social care (if not already achieved). You'll also be a qualified QCF Assessor (or be willing to work towards).
To apply for this role please follow the
'Apply Now'
button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.
Interviews date will be confirmed after shortlisting has taken place.
We offer an excellent benefits package that caters to a variety of aspects, including wellbeing of staff, more information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Steven Crowe
Email: .
- Job Description and Person Specification [docx]
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.jobsincare.com/job/ja6EolIV . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
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