Job Description

Job Title: Senior Practitioner (Interventions Coach)
Location: Leeds
Salary: £27,816 - £28,816 plus Secure Unit Allowance of £2,583
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Contract Type: Permanent

Are you resilient, empathetic, and passionate about inspiring positive change in vulnerable young people?
Brook Street Social Care are looking for a Senior Practitioner (Interventions Coach) to support and engage young people aged 10 to 18, helping them develop and thrive in a secure environment.

About Us

We care for young people who are placed in secure accommodation for their own safety or due to court orders. Our goal is to transform attitudes, behaviours, and emotions, enabling each young person to make a positive contribution to their family and community. We are committed to the Child Friendly Leeds ambition, ensuring every child grows up safe, healthy, and with the opportunity to fulfill their potential.

The Role

As an Interventions Coach, you will:

• Provide 1:1 support for young people with additional learning needs.
• Plan, deliver, and assess learning activities in your specialist subject area.
• Work as part of a team to support the development of young people within a secure environment.

About You

We are seeking experienced, adaptable candidates who can connect with and inspire vulnerable children. You will have:

• Strong IT skills including MS Office.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal).
• Ability to work well in a team and take initiative.
• Experience working with challenging behaviour in a residential or educational setting.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, restorative practices, and safeguarding.
• Qualifications including 5 GCSEs (C or above) in English and Maths and a Level 4 qualification in education delivery (or commitment to achieve it).

What We Offer

We care about your professional growth and wellbeing. We offer:

• A competitive salary plus allowances.
• Funding for further qualifications.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Career progression within a supportive team.
• A range of staff benefits.
• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our dedicated team!

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Brook Street Social Care is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.