Tudor Employment Agency are currently recruiting for a Residential Care Practitioner for our client based in Walsall.
Our client is a provider of care and support to children & young people who have complex mental health disorders, learning disabilities, and emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Salary for Residential Care Practitioner: £35,809 - review available after 6months
As a Residential Care Practitioner you will:
Safeguard young people through risk management and promote trust, positive relationships, and safe social interactions
Deliver nurturing, therapeutic care and support daily routines, including transport to school, appointments, and family contact
Encourage educational engagement and hobbies; support with tuition and homework
Maintain a clean, safe home environment, including domestic tasks and overseeing chore rotas
Work independently and as part of a team, always maintaining confidentiality and reporting concerns promptly
Participate in supervision, training, and complete required qualifications (e.g., Level 4 Diploma) within set timeframes
Complete all records and reports in line with policies, procedures, and deadlines
Stay compliant with regulatory standards (e.g., Ofsted) and keep up to date with policies, legislation, and care documentation
Act as key worker, leading on care planning, assessments, and reviews for assigned young people
Conduct regular supervisions with Residential Care Practitioners (RCPs)
Perform additional tasks as directed by your Line Manager to support the home’s operation and young people’s well-being
Essential Skills / Qualifications / Experience Residential Care Practitioner:
Working towards or completed Level 3 diploma in Children’s and Young People workforce or Level 4 Children
Current, clean UK driving licence
Enhanced DBS
Right to Work in the UK
One year’s relevant experience within alternate social care setting e.g. adult LD, substance misuse support, domestic abuse or an understanding of the challenges young people and carers face within a residential care setting
Working Rota: 56.5 hours per week inclusive of sleeps (08:00-23:00 plus sleep and half an hour handover the next day 08:00-08:30).
The employee's shifts are based on a 3-week rolling rota working alongside their senior co-worker, averaging at 10 shifts per month, equates to 244.5 hours per month.
In order to be considered for the Residential Care Practitioner or to obtain further information please contact the Health & Social Care Team on 01922 725445 option 5 or ext 1004 or email care@tudoremployment.co.uk Quoting Ref TEASUNRCPW/36
Alternatively, please submit your CV to care@tudoremployment.co.uk or Register Online -