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Job details
Salary
£27,816 – £28,816
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Term Time Only
Date posted
01/10/2024
Job reference
REQ000583
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Adel Beck Interventions Coach JD 2024.docx
Job title: Interventions Coach, Adel Beck Secure Children’s Home
Actual Salary: £27,816 – £28,816 plus Secure Unit Allowance of £2,583
Hours 37 hours per week Mon-Fri, Term Time Only
Contract type Permanent
Closes: 15/11/2024
Are you resilient and empathetic, with the ability to inspire positive change in vulnerable young people who can be hard to engage? Do you have a good understanding of child and adolescent development, a restorative approach and relevant experience? If the answer’s yes, the role of Senior Practitioner at Adel Beck Secure Children’s Home could be right for you.
At Adel Beck we care for 24 young people aged 10 to 18. They are referred to us following court proceedings, placed on remand or sentenced to a period of detention, or because they need to be placed in secure accommodation for their own safety or the safety of others.
Our goal is to inspire change in attitudes, behaviours, learning and emotions. We want to enable every young person to grow up and make a positive contribution as part of their family and wider community, safe from risk-taking behaviour, exploitation and offending.
We are committed to the ambition of Child Friendly Leeds. We want Leeds to be a city where all children are safe, happy and healthy, do well at school, fulfil their potential and grow up to be active citizens with voice and influence.
The role
As an Interventions Coach, you will be expected to provide 1:1 support for our young people with additional learning needs in accessing all aspects of the curriculum. You will also be required to plan, deliver and assess learning activities in your specialist subject area as required.
About you
We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic, adaptable candidates with the personal qualities to connect with and inspire vulnerable children and young people. You must have:
- good IT skills particularly in MS Office Word, Excel and database programmes, email and the Internet
- good interpersonal and communication skills, including face-to-face, telephone and written communication skills
- able to listen actively, ask questions, clarify points and check understanding
- ability to deal positively and objectively with challenging pupils
- ability to demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team
- ability to work using own initiative and adhere to strict timescales
- Effective skills in the facilitation of mentoring, supervising and developing pupils with a wide spectrum learning styles and educational needs
- Ability to manage self and work under pressure
- Ability to lead learning activities and monitor progress of young people within their subject area.
We expect the following experience and qualifications:
- 5 GCSEs at grade C or above or equivalent including English and mathematics
- Level 4 qualification in education delivery or commitment to achieving the qualification within a reasonable period (we pay the course fees)
- understanding of child and adolescent development
- understanding of restorative and trauma-informed practice
- knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and child protection and safeguarding principles
- experience working in a residential childcare/education environment and of supporting children or young people with complex and challenging behaviour
- experience of delivering learning activities within a classroom environment and on a 1:1 basis with young people.
What we offer you
You’ll be part of a supportive team which has your wellbeing and professional development at heart. There’s no greater job satisfaction than seeing the difference you make every day to the lives of children and young people.
We offer:
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- a competitive salary plus allowances
- funding for you to study for relevant qualifications
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- ongoing training opportunities for you to build the skills you need to do your best for the young people in your care
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- a clear career path for the right candidates through the team structure, with potential for progression
- a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
- membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund
How to apply
Before applying please read the job description and employee specification carefully. To apply you should submit:
- a Leeds City Council application form
- a supporting statement (maximum 1 page) explaining your suitability for the role
Your supporting statement must demonstrate that your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements in the job description and employee specification. Think about your transferable skills, competencies and attributes and explain how these qualify you for the position.
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