Qualifications
- Acknowledgement of developmental needs of young people
- Understanding of Child Protection issues and procedures
- Working within a team & Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and understanding
- Motivation to meet time and performance goals
- Ability to deal with emotional stress
- Flexibility
- Good interpersonal skills – relate well to others (young people and staff at all levels)
Responsibilities
- Respond to and meet the identified needs of children/young people as outlined in individual care plans and as agreed with the manager.
- Work in partnership with young people, their families, social workers and other relevant agencies, to meet the needs of young people.
- Ensure that work with children/young people is in keeping with legislative, procedural and good practice requirements.
- Ensure that the safety and welfare of young people is paramount.
- Participate in implementing, monitoring and reviewing children/young people’s care/health and education plans where appropriate and to contribute in planning meetings and reviews as required.
- Understand and be familiar with all relevant legislation, guidance, policies and procedures in relation to safeguarding young people.
- Promote the development of a comfortable physical environment which is conducive to good social care practice and in line with standards and guidance.
About Mowbray House
Mowbray House offers six spacious bedrooms, communal rooms and a one‑bedroom cottage. Located in Crook, Mowbray House supports vulnerable people from ages 18 – 65, giving support with learning disabilities and autism.
For some, Mowbray could be a forever home; for others, it is about developing their independence, self‑confidence, and social skills to enable them to move forward and live a more independent life.
Benefits of Working for us
- A rewarding career you can be truly proud of
- A supportive environment that is committed to helping you flourish and deliver excellent care to the people we support
- Competitive pay
- Career development and training
- Salary sacrifice
- Enhanced maternity package
- Enhanced annual leave
- Fully funded Level 3/4 Health & Social Care qualification
- Funding towards a Therapeutic Childcare bachelor’s degree
- Pay progression
- Blue light card discounts
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental leave package
- Long service reward
Young Foundations is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with our safeguarding policy. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right‑to‑work checks and any other necessary checks.
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