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Are you kind, patient and committed to helping young people rebuild confidence and trust? If you’re an experienced care professional ready to take on a leadership role, this could be the next step for you.
At CrossReach, everyday moments such as sharing a meal, going for a walk or playing a game help build trust and support young people to heal.
The children in our care have faced significant challenges, and your role is to help them feel safe, believe in themselves and reconnect with their communities.
You’ll work across our small, homely residential houses, supported by a purpose‑built school and dedicated teams creating safe, structured environments where children can thrive.
In This Role, You’ll
* Provide leadership and guidance to staff across multiple houses
* Act as a key worker, offering consistent emotional and practical support
* Support daily routines, activities and outings
* Contribute to care planning and work closely with managers and practitioners
* Take a whole‑child approach to care and wellbeing
We’re Looking For Someone Who Has
Significant experience in residential childcare, ideally supported by an HNC in Social Care and an SVQ Level 3. You’ll hold a full manual driving licence as travel between services and outings are part of the role, and bring a calm, supportive leadership style focused on achieving positive outcomes for young people. This is a Lead Practitioner (Multi‑Site) role based out of Dumbrock, working across our other houses as required to meet the needs of the young people at any given time.
When You’ll Be Working
The house works to a 3‑week rolling rota, typically covering a mix of early shifts from 7 am to 3 pm, late shifts from 2 pm to 10 pm and weekly sleep‑over shifts. Shifts may vary slightly depending on the needs of the young people, and additional payment is provided for sleep‑overs. January and February start dates are available.
Benefits
* Access to exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card
* Generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies and health cash plan with cash back for a wide range of health treatments
* Care concierge service to assist with life’s challenges
Legal & Compliance
As we work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian ethos and be able to work within it.
This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and must ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.
We are required to verify that all prospective employees have the legal right to work in the UK. This permission is granted by UK Visas and Immigration.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and talented team. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and we aim to create an environment where all individuals feel valued, respected and able to thrive.
Application Process
* Apply via Jobtrain. The CV is not used for shortlisting—do not upload a CV.
* Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
* For help completing the application, consult the Application Guidance on our website.
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* Communication is mainly via email; ensure “Jobtrain” and “CrossReach” are marked as safe sender. We may also contact you by phone or text message.
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* Amendments: Once the application is submitted, no changes can be made.
If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team at recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Please submit your application promptly.
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