About Kibble
Kibble is a specialist provider of services for at risk children and young people across the UK. Many of the young people the charity cares for have experienced significant trauma in their lives and we provide a safe, stable environment that is both nurturing and therapeutic. With a robust support network and wide range of integrated services, we offer young people opportunities and encourage them to believe in themselves, feel a sense of belonging, and realise their own self-worth.
Job Purpose
Kibble Education and Care Centre has an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Child and Youth Care Worker. This is a temporary post for 12 months. The post involves direct working with young people who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to remain at home and who, at the instruction of a Children’s Hearing or a Court, must be accommodated by Kibble.
Main Duties
The role requires working with children and young people in a trauma‑informed way tailored to the particular needs and requirements of each individual. Workers may be based in secure, residential or community settings and must demonstrate commitment, flexibility and resilience in challenging situations. This will be supported by appropriate training and support from a workplace mentor.
Worker Profile
During the 12‑month programme you will be required to:
- Promote effective communication with children and young people in a way that builds trust and involvement.
- Support the management of situations that involve challenging behaviour, promoting the health, well‑being and rights of the young people at all times.
- Work in collaboration with parents/carers, internal and external agencies to understand the roles and responsibilities of all individuals, groups and organisations involved in the care of the young people.
- Demonstrate good communication skills both verbal and written, and a competent level of IT skills to undertake all administrative and allied duties.
- Promote group living as a positive experience through the planning, implementation and review of daily living programmes.
- Work to complete an HNC qualification in Social Services which will provide an understanding of health, well‑being and safeguarding, lifespan development, relevant legislation and the assessment and care planning process.
- Possess a full driving licence and be willing and able to drive school transport is desirable.
- Manage and motivate oneself by using supervision with your workplace mentor and mentoring coordinator to support all aspects of development within the role and to take the lead in pursuing personal professional learning needs.
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