Department Overview
Children’s Residential Services
Relentlessly committed to giving children the opportunities and support they need to thrive; our Children’s Residential Services are uniquely positioned. Having grown and adapted over several years to meet the most crucial needs we have identified for looked-after children.
Our Therapeutic Care Model
We provide trauma-informed and therapeutic intervention care following the integration of the Ashurst Mastery Model into each of our Children’s Residential homes.
This model of care provides a specialist therapeutic service, providing placements, homes and therapies to children suffering from severe trauma responses.
Innovative in its approach, the service includes individualised forensic assessment and intervention led by world-class forensic psychologists and is supported by a fully trained and clinically supervised therapeutic care team.
Our therapeutic care model centres children as individuals, understanding that children can only thrive when they feel safe and secure.
We aim to provide children with stability, consistency and continuity, and wherever possible children take an active part in their care plans throughout their time with us.
“It Takes a Village”
Together with our therapeutic care model, our Children’s Residential homes are distinctive in their connectivity with wider YMCA services to give those in our care opportunities for holistic, diverse and rich childhood
From Camp Williams (school holiday camps) to the climbing wall and cycle track of the YMCA Community and Activity Village, children in our homes are supported by clinically supervised staff to engage and seek opportunities that take them out of the home environment and into the local community.
This approach is fundamental to YMCA Robin Hood’s strategy overall, as we recognise the importance of children building developmental relationships and assets, and finding a place within the community that they are part of.
Team Testimonials
Maythorn
Ofsted Report
“Children are at the heart of this home. Staff speak about children with enthusiasm, warmth and compassion. Staff place a strong emphasis on supporting children to try new experiences and have a happy life.”
FAQs
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I’ve seen a vacancy that looks perfect for me. How do I apply?
If you would like to apply for a vacancy, please visit nottsymca.livevacancies.co.uk and click ‘Apply Now’.
If you are struggling to complete the online form, please email recruitment@nottsymca.org, and we will be happy to help. Please keep in mind that we score applications based on the Person Specification for the role, so ensure you relate your answers to this. You can apply for multiple vacancies at any time.
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What is your Equal Opportunities Policy and how does it affect me?
YMCA is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in the provision of services and as an employer. We strive to support all candidates and staff with any reasonable adjustments they may need and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
We also welcome feedback upon ways we can improve our processes. Please contact recruitment@nottsymca.org if you would like to comment on our processes in relation to equal opportunities, or anything else that you have seen on our website.
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What types of opportunities are available at YMCA, and what does the organisation focus on?
YMCA offers a wide range of opportunities in areas such as youth work, gym instructing, supported housing, health and fitness, and children’s and community services. We focus on community development and creating a safe, supportive environment for everyone, especially children, young people, and vulnerable adults. You can explore all available vacancies at nottsymca.livevacancies.co.uk.