Senior Hub Practitioner | Children's Residential Service - SPACE Hubs | Multiple Locations

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|Salary £32,062 - £36,363 Per Annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 Hours Per Week | Central Lancashire & East Lancashire |

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship

Senior Hub Practitioner

Location: Lancaster, Morecambe, Fylde and Wyre

£32,062 - £36,363

We are currently recruiting...

As part of our "Where Our Children Live" programme, we are seeking dedicated Senior Hub Practitioners to join the teams at our newly launched SPACE Hubs.

We currently have vacancies in the following locations:

• Accrington (with travel required across East Lancashire)
• Skelmersdale (with travel required across Central Lancashire)
• Lancaster (with travel required across North Lancashire)

Please note, this role will involve working on a rota basis, which will include a combination of day shifts, evening shifts, weekend working and the occasional sleep-in shifts.

About Us...

SPACE hubs are a new, exciting initiative designed to support children, young people and families across Lancashire. SPACE (Supporting and Preventing Additional Care Experiences) hubs offer a dynamic, community-based approach to care and support for children, young people and families

Each hub provides four core services:

• Diversion from care - offering immediate and preventative support to help families stay together.
• Reunification - supporting children in care to return safely to their families.
• Stabilisation of care arrangements - strengthening existing care arrangements including SGO, foster care and more to prevent unplanned endings
• Tailored support - enhancing our Pause and Reflect care arrangements and the 16/17 year old homeless protocol.

Our teams work flexibly and responsively - delivering support directly to children, young people and their parents/carers, both individually and as family units. Group work is also a key feature, helping to build resilience and shared understanding.

Support is delivered in the community, from our specially designed hubs, and within family homes. For families needing additional help, we also offer overnight planned breaks, available on both an emergency and scheduled basis.

The SPACE hubs represent a significant step forward in our commitment to early intervention, family preservation and care stability.

About the Role...

As a Senior Residential Child Care Worker, you'll play a key role in leading and supporting a team of Hub Practitioners. You'll champion the care, safety, and development of children with complex needs, helping to implement care plans, promote education, and support emotional wellbeing. You'll also take a central role in inspections, safeguarding, and care planning, while being a role model for best practice, integrity, and compassion. You will support young people and families who have greater vulnerabilities and needs. You will be responsible for leading, motivating, and supervising a team of practitioners during the course of overnight duties, both during the week, and at weekends.

In return, you'll be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team that values your voice and your contribution. You'll have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, and work in a service that's innovative, collaborative, and child-focused. Most importantly, you'll make a genuine impact on the lives of children and young people in Lancashire.

What we are looking for...

• Has at least 3 years' experience in children's social care or residential settings.
• Holds a QCF Level 4 or NVQ Level 3 or 4 in a relevant field.
• Full UK Drivers License and access to own vehicle.
• Confident in leading shifts, mentoring staff and managing risk.
• Understands children's legislation and safeguarding practices.

Why join us...

• Generous annual leave allocation, 25 days (rising to 32 days after five years' service) plus eight days bank holidays and two extra statutory days
• Comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working arrangements
• Health and Wellbeing Initiatives including wellness programs and other services including Occupational Health Services, Cycle to work scheme, Eyesight test contribution and our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave policies.
• Access to various discounts (e.g. Viv Up) on products and services, including local businesses, national retailers, and car purchase schemes.
• Free parking and all meals/drinks included when on shift
• Stable experienced management team and dedicated Head of Service
• Extensive training programme, including funded apprenticeships up to degree level

How to Apply...

We would love to hear from anyone who has a passion for building relationships with children and supporting them to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Please ensure you upload the following as part of your application:

• CV
• Supporting Statement

Informal discussion

You are welcome to contact any one of our Hub Managers to discuss the role(s) in greater detail and gain more information about the service:

• North Lancashire - Steve Searle - steve.searle@lancashire.gov.uk
• Central Lancashire - Mel Cooper - Melanie.Cooper@lancashire.gov.uk

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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