Senior Residential Care Practitioner – Children &Young People Salary: £33,699 - £39,152 pro rata, per annum. This includes 2 atypical payments for the requirement to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays for staff working on a rota basis. This role also includes Sleep ins, for which a separate payment will be made (currently £43.12). Hours: Full time - 37 hours per week Whilst this vacancy is full time, requests for working on a part-time basis may also be considered, where business needs can be met. About Us: With one of our children’s homes recently rated Good by Ofsted (January 2026), there has never been a better time to join us. We are opening a new Residential Children’s Homes for children aged 8-18 with Emotional and Behavioural difficulties (EBD) and we are looking for a passionate Senior Residential Care Practitioner to join us. Whether you’re a Senior Care Practitioner, or an experienced Care Practitioner looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Our senior leaders bring extensive knowledge and experience in Children’s Residential care and are committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment that enables our children and young people to reach their aspirations, goals and outcomes. We use the PACE model to ensure our support is therapeutic, person-centred, and tailored to each child’s needs. We focus on providing exceptional care while fostering an inclusive, positive environment where children can grow emotionally, personally, and educationally. About the Role: We’ll provide a comprehensive induction and training ahead of the home’s opening, including a funded Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare, where needed. With guidance and support from our Registered Managers, as well as managing daily routines, you will also lead and inspire a team of Care Practitioners to act as role models to our children and young people. You will assist our Care Practitioners to address challenges, build the children’s resilience and you won’t think twice about going above and beyond to enable our children and young people to achieve their full potential on their journey to adulthood. In this highly rewarding role, by providing our children and young people with a safe, supportive, stable and stimulating environment, you will help to create a strong foundation for a brighter future. We will also ensure you are given the ongoing support, guidance and training you need. Our Offer to You: A funded Level 5 qualification in Residential Childcare (should you wish) Competitive pay A clear career pathway Access to our Local government pension High quality training and coaching via our Children's Social Care Academy to support your continuous professional development. 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 5 years of service, and the opportunity to buy up to 10 days of additional leave per year Shift patterns to allow our staff to maintain a good work life balance. Our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service Family and carer friendly policies Staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme About You: You will either be working towards or hold a Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent). You will also have: Significant experience of working in children’s residential services within an Ofsted regulated environment, supporting vulnerable children and young people with emotional and behaviour difficulties and / or learning difficulties. Experience of leading shifts within a residential home setting, providing supervision, guidance, support and developmental opportunities to your team, to provide the best possible outcomes for our children and young people. A good understanding of The Children’s Home Regulations 2015, to ensure that children’s plans and risk assessments remain complaint Experience of working to safeguarding policies Excellent interpersonal skills, to build strong relationships with our children and young people and your staff team alike. A passion for learning, development, reflection and growth within this role. Contact Us: To apply, please click on the link. Your application should be in your own words and reflect your own personal experiences. If you have a specific question regarding these opportunities, please contact: Cam Bradley-King, Residential Operations Manager, at cameron.bradley-king@solihull.gov.uk, or Jaqueline Starah, Registered Manager, at jaqueline.starah@solihull.gov.uk You can also find out more about the many great benefits of working for Solihull Council by clicking here. Closing date: Sunday 29 March 2026 Interviews will be held during weeks commencing 6 April 2026 Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, we regret that we won’t be able to progress your application. Further Information: This post also carries essential car user status, therefore you must be able to drive, have a driving licence and have access to a car, however for disabled applicants, reasonable adjustments will be made where required. Whilst you will be based at one of our children’s residential homes, on occasions you will be required to provide cover across all the homes, to ensure we continue to meet the needs of our children and young people. Assessment for these opportunities will consist of a two stage process; Stage one: A pre-screening phone call Stage two: Candidates who are successful at stage one will be invited to interview and required to complete an assessment. Please note, we are not accepting CV’s for this opportunity. This post is subject to compliance checks in line with Schedule 2 requirements for working in a children’s home, including a pre-employment medical check. This post will also require an enhanced DBS barred list check for working with Children. For alternative working patterns, where atypicals don't apply, salary band D will apply; £32,597 - £37,280 pro rata, per annum. This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Attached documents TP-196-2028 - JDPS - Snr Residential Care Practitioner - CYP.docx