Job Details
Job Title: Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £28,560 – £29,184 (Inc. sleep-ins)
Working Hours: Full-time
Number of Sleeps Required: 6
Pay Per Sleep: £50
Service: Children's Residential Home
Service Users: Children and Young People / Therapeutic Home
Qualifications Required: Non-Specific, however a Level 3 in Residential Childcare is desirable
Experience: Experience preferred but not required
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Driving Licence: Yes Full UK
Minimum Age: 22 years old
Sponsorship: No
About the Role
We are seeking determined, resilient individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and young people. Whether you're an experienced Residential Worker or Youth Worker or someone looking to kick‑start a career in residential care, we welcome your application.
Our client is a reputable provider dedicated to providing high‑quality care to children and young people. With a commitment to career progression, a supportive environment, and a focus on the wellbeing of both staff and service users, our client offers an ideal place to grow and make a difference.
Our client stands out for its investment in creating nurturing environments for children, generous budgets for enriching experiences, direct therapeutic work, and bespoke systems that prioritise time spent with children. With a strong emphasis on staff training and support, our client offers ample opportunities for personal and professional development.
Our client makes houses and homes – investing heavily in ensuring homes are beautifully decorated, allowing children to express their characters, feel safe, and enrich their lives. Generous budgets are devoted to children, ensuring all can experience childhood fully. Direct therapeutic work and bespoke systems streamline processes, allowing more time for direct interaction with children.
Why Work for Our Client?
Earn a highly competitive salary with £50 per sleep‑in. Access training and support to progress into management roles, with clear pathways outlined. Enjoy a great work/life balance with flexible working patterns. Benefit from various incentives, including bonuses for achieving Ofsted outcomes.
Career Development
Our Client will enrol you in our Passport to Manage training programme, allowing you to attain Level 5 qualifications and providing a clear pathway into management roles.
Benefits
* Highly Competitive Salary
* Work/Life Balance – flexible working patterns
* Referral Incentives (up to £3,250 for fostering referrals, £1,000 for staff referrals)
* Performance Bonuses for outstanding Ofsted outcomes
* Service Awards at 2, 5, and 10‑year milestones
* Health and Wellbeing Support platform with medical and wellbeing appointment cashback
What Our Candidate Will Do
In this pivotal role, you will utilise your life skills to make a significant difference in the lives of children and young people. You will work with a diverse range of individuals, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support. As a leader within the team, you will ensure the welfare and care of each child, providing guidance and support to residential workers. Responsibilities include staff supervision, leading shifts, ensuring compliance with placement plans, policies, procedures, and risk assessments, as well as supporting education initiatives and creating positive relationships with the children while safeguarding their wellbeing at all times.
Apply
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's professional and dedicated team, we encourage you to apply today. To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information.
For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Sam at:
Phone: 0113 318 0595
Email: samuel@sgscare.co.uk
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