🌟 Senior Residential Care Practitioner – Solo Children’s Residential Home 🌟
📍 Location: Preston, PR2
🏡 Provision: Solo Children’s Residential Home (EBD, staffed 2:1)
🕐 Shift Pattern: 2 on / 4 off (includes sleep‑ins)
💰 Hourly Rate: £14.20 – £14.70 (DOE)
💤 Sleep‑ins: £65 per sleep
📞 On‑call: £20 (Fri / Sat / Sun)
📅 Shifts per Month: 10–11
💷 Estimated Take‑Home:
Approx. £30,500 base + £8,580 sleeps = £39,080
📋 Status: New home opening –
⚠️ Sponsorship is not available
You’ll be working alongside a passionate Registered Manager, supported by a highly experienced Responsible Individual and an Operations Manager who genuinely values and supports their teams.
🧒 About the Home
This is a brand‑new solo provision based in Preston (PR2), supporting one young person with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). The service is designed for high support needs and will be staffed 2:1 at all times, offering a safe, therapeutic, and nurturing environment.
The home will open following successful Ofsted registration, anticipated by the end of August.
👤 The Role
We are looking to recruit 2 experienced Senior Residential Care Practitioners who are confident, compassionate, and committed to delivering high‑quality therapeutic care within a 2:1 staffing model.
✅ Essential Criteria
You must have one of the following:
* A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
* A Level 4 Diploma – Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (Residential Pathway)
* Be currently enrolled on either qualification, even if not yet completed
And also:
* A full UK driving licence
✅ You’ll Also Need
* A minimum of 1 year’s experience working in residential childcare
* Experience supporting young people with complex needs
* A calm, resilient approach and strong safeguarding values
* Confidence working in a solo / high‑support environment
📈 Why Join Maple House?
* 💡 Be part of a brand‑new solo service with strong therapeutic intent
* 🎯 Work in a 2:1 staffing ratio for more meaningful, impactful care
* 📚 Access ongoing CPD and Level 4 training support
* 🚀 Excellent career progression opportunities as the service grows
* 🤝 Join a values‑led, close‑knit team focused on positive outcomes for young people
✨ Perks & Benefits
* Consistent 2 on / 4 off pattern for great work‑life balance
* Competitive hourly rate + sleep‑in & on‑call enhancements
* Monthly supervision and clinical support
* Clear development and progression pathways
📞 How to Apply
If you’re ready to take the next step in your residential care career and want to help make Maple House a safe, nurturing place for a young person to thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
📞 Sam – 01423 393 019
📧 job@sgscare.co.uk
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