Senior Residential Care Practitioner Childrens Residential Home (Derby)
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We are currently recruiting for a Senior Residential Care Practitioner to join a 2-bedded childrens residential home in Derby, supporting young people with complex needs in a safe, structured and nurturing environment.
Salary & Benefits
* Salary: From £38,683.63 (increase after successful 6-month probation)
* Annual leave: 360 hours per year
* Structured rota and supportive team environment
* Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
Role Overview
As a Senior Residential Care Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the home, leading shifts, and providing guidance to staff while ensuring high standards of care are maintained.
Key Requirements
* Must hold one of the following:
o Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner
o Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
o Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care
* Minimum 1 year experience working in childrens residential care
* Minimum 1 year experience managing or supervising a team
* Strong leadership and decision-making skills
* Full UK driving licence (essential)
Working Pattern
* Approx. 56.4 hours per week (including sleep-ins)
* Shift pattern:
o 08:00 start late shift + sleep
o Morning handover the following day (08:0008:30)
* 3-week rolling rota
* Approx. xsngvjr 10 shifts per month
* Includes training and team meetings (approx. 244.5 hours/month total)
If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.