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Job description

Barnardo's sets very high standards for the work we do with the children, young people and families we support. We demonstrate every day through our work that we believe in children and we want people to work with us who share our belief, and are willing to strive for excellence in all aspects of their work. The Leaving Care Service supports semi-independent living for care experienced young people aged 16 -21yrs. The service is jointly commissioned by Northern Health and Social Care Trust and Supporting People

Responsibilities

• All staff will be suitably qualified, experienced, trained and supported as well as able to work consistently and professionally as a team.
• Staff will promote the therapeutic use of continual positive regard, so that young people feel valued, accepted and empowered to make decisions and learn through positive risk taking.
• Recording both in writing and within the electronic recording system, appropriately using processes and procedures e.g. handover and escalation, to achieve effective and safe communication.
• Engaging positively with all young people who reside in the project carrying out agreed checks and opportunities to promote wellbeing.
• Planning and delivering 1-1 sessions appropriate to the individual care and support plan.
• For full list of duties/responsibilities, please visit employer's website by following the 'Apply Direct' button.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Demonstrable experience of working with children and young people in a paid or voluntary capacity.
• Experience of working within safeguarding policy and procedures.
• Experience of record keeping.

Desirable Skills

• Level 3 qualification or above in childcare/healthcare/social science related subject.
• Experience of working in a residential setting.

Further Information

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Access NI with Child and Adult Barred List Check and register with NISCC. Salary: £26,142.40 - £29,463.72 per annum pro rata