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Senior Residential Care Practitioner (Derby)

Tudor Employment Agency

Derby

On-site

GBP 37,000 - 43,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Tudor Employment Agency is recruiting a Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner in Derby. This role involves safeguarding young people, delivering therapeutic care, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates should have a Level 4 diploma and at least two years of senior-level experience in childcare.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in childcare or youth setting at Senior level.
  • Current, clean UK driving licence.
  • Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

  • Safeguard young people through risk management.
  • Deliver nurturing, therapeutic care and support daily routines.
  • Act as key worker, leading on care planning.

Skills

Safeguarding young people
Therapeutic care
Teamwork
Confidentiality
Care planning

Education

Level 4 diploma in Children’s and Young People workforce

Job description

Tudor Employment Agency are currently recruiting for aSenior Residential Childcare Practitionerfor our client based in Derby.

Our client is a provider of care and support to children & young people who have complex mental health disorders, learning disabilities, and emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Salary forSenior Residential Childcare Practitioner:£37,158 – review available after 6months

As aSenior Residential Childcare Practitioneryou will:

  • Safeguard young people through risk management and promote trust, positive relationships, and safe social interactions
  • Deliver nurturing, therapeutic care and support daily routines, including transport to school, appointments, and family contact
  • Encourage educational engagement and hobbies; support with tuition and homework
  • Maintain a clean, safe home environment, including domestic tasks and overseeing chore rotas
  • Work independently and as part of a team, always maintaining confidentiality and reporting concerns promptly
  • Participate in supervision, training, and complete required qualifications (e.g., Level 4 Diploma) within set timeframes
  • Complete all records and reports in line with policies, procedures, and deadlines
  • Stay compliant with regulatory standards (e.g., Ofsted) and keep up to date with policies, legislation, and care documentation
  • Act as key worker, leading on care planning, assessments, and reviews for assigned young people
  • Conduct regular supervisions with Residential Care Practitioners (RCPs)
  • Perform additional tasks as directed by your Line Manager to support the home’s operation and young people’s well-being

Essential Skills / Qualifications / ExperienceSenior Residential Childcare Practitioner:

  • Working towards or completed Level 4 diploma in Children’s and Young People workforce,
  • Current, clean UK driving licence
  • Enhanced DBS
  • Right to Work in the UK
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in childcare or youth setting at Senior level and an understanding of the challenges young people and carers face within a residential care setting

Working Rota:56.5 hours per week inclusive of sleeps (08:00-23:00 plus sleep and half an hour handover the next day 08:00-08:30)

Shifts are based on a 3-week rolling rota working alongside co-worker, averaging at 10 shifts per month, equates to 244.5 hours per month.

In order to be considered for theSenior Residential Childcare Practitioneror to obtain further information please contact the Health & Social Care Team on 01922 725445 option 5 or ext 1004 or emailcare@tudoremployment.co.uk Quoting Ref: TEACARSLSRCP/17

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