Senior Residential Care Practitioner

We offer excellent training and ongoing skills development, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to advance your career while making a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people. If you’re a compassionate leader who’s ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us and be part of a team that’s making a real impact every day. Apply now!

What We Offer:
Welcome Bonus: £500 on completion of successful probation period.
Friendly and Supportive Environment: Be part of a welcoming team that values your contributions.
Competitive Salary and Pension Scheme: Generous pay scales and a solid pension plan.
Sleep-in Pay: Your first five sleep-ins are included in your salary; additional sleep-ins are paid at £67.50 per night.
Overtime Rates: Overtime paid at time and a quarter; time and a half on special holidays.
Training and Development: Full support to achieve your QCF qualifications at every level, alongside ongoing face-to-face professional training, including supervision training.
Clinical Support: Access to regular clinical support and consultation for our teams.
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 external counselling and advice for all employees.
Career Progression: Clear pathways for career development and opportunities for advancement.
Team Support: Regular professional supervision and team meetings.
Bonuses: Welcome bonus of £500 after completing your probation period, plus a ‘refer a friend’ bonus.
Commitment to Safeguarding: Full company screening and an Enhanced DBS check required.
Key Responsibilities:

Leading shifts to provide direct care and support to children in a residential setting, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Help to create and implement tailored Personal Plans to meet the individual needs of each child.
Formal Supervision of Therapeutic Care Practitioners
Communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues to build trust and ensure consistent care.
Transport children to appointments, activities, and outings as required.
Use IT systems to document care activities and track progress accurately.

Your Qualifications:
L3 Health and Social Care Children & Young People (or working towards).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience looking after children in Residential Childcare.
Valid manual driver’s licence and experience in driving.
Knowledge of childcare practices and developing care plans.
Proficient in using IT applications relevant to care management.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
On-site parking
Referral programme

Application question(s):
Do you require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom? NB We do not provide this and cannot consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship.

Experience:
Senior Residential Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)
working with young people: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

UK Full Manual Driving Licence (required)
Level 3 Health and Social Care - Children and Young People (preferred)
Work Location: In person