🌟 Senior Childcare Practitioner – Children's Residential Home 🌟
📍 Location: Sunderland
🏡 Provision: Children's Residential Home (Ages 7-17, EBD & Mild Learning Difficulties)
⏳ Hours: 8 am to 8 pm and Occasional 8 am to 8pm + sleep in
💰 Salary: £27,144 - £36,192 base8-10 sleep-ins/month (£52 per sleep)
💰 Potential take-home: Up to £41,184 per annum
🔹 About the Role
Are you an experienced Residential Support Worker looking to take the next step in your career? Or are you already a Senior Practitioner seeking a new challenge?
There are currently 5 vacancies across multip homes in Sunderland.
As a Senior Childcare Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Mild Learning Difficulties (MLD). You will be a role model, mentor, and key worker, ensuring the best possible care and outcomes for the children.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation with a strong Ofsted “Good” track record and a commitment to achieving Outstanding ratings.
✅ What We’re Looking For
* ✔ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent – see below)
* ✔ Experience working with children in residential care or similar settings
* ✔ Ability to manage challenging behaviours and create a nurturing environment
* ✔ Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)
* ✔ Fluency in English (with the ability to understand UK dialects)
* ✔ Minimum Age: 22/23 (in line with regulatory requirements)
💡 Alternative Qualifications Considered:
If you hold a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care, we will consider your application if you can demonstrate experience working with children.
📌 Key Responsibilities
* 🔹 Support young people with emotional and behavioural needs in a residential setting
* 🔹 Act as a positive role model and key worker, helping children develop essential life skills
* 🔹 Promote a nurturing and supportive environment that encourages growth and independence
* 🔹 Contribute to care planning, behaviour management, and safeguarding processes
* 🔹 Support less experienced staff and lead shifts as required
🎁 Why Join This Organisation?
* 🚀 Career Progression Pathway – Grow into Deputy, Registered, or Regional Manager roles
* 📚 Comprehensive Training Academy – Ongoing professional development & specialist training
* 💰 Excellent Health & Wellbeing Benefits – Including discounted gym memberships
* 🏖️ Additional Leave – Rewarded at 2 years & 5 years of service
* 🔹 Company Pension Scheme – Auto-enrolment for long‑term security
📩 How to Apply
If you’re passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Click ‘Apply’ now or contact us for more details.
📞 Call Sam: 01423 393 019
📧 Email: samuel@sgscare.co.uk
SGS Care and our client are equal opportunity employers committed to safeguarding children. Successful candidates will undergo Enhanced DBS checks and thorough reference checks in line with Safer Recruitment practices.
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