Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner

Sgscare; Keighley; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care service provider in Keighley is seeking a Team Leader for their Children's Home. The role involves overseeing a team that supports young people facing various challenges due to trauma or neglect. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care, relevant experience in residential care, and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive pay, allowances, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive pay and sleep-in allowance

Enhanced overtime rate

Access to employee wellbeing programme

28 days annual leave, rising to 33 with service

Funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

No barriers to progression

Qualifications

• At least 1 year relevant experience in residential care in the last 5 years.
• Must have a full manual driving licence.
• Willing to participate in further continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure shifts are planned with Residential Support Workers.
• Manage risks safely in line with company policies.
• Communicate effectively regarding plans for the day.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Positive parenting

Empathy

Knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Team Leader, Children's Home

Location: Keighley, West Yorkshire

Salary: £37,000 DOE including £70.47 per sleep‑in with an average of 11 per month

Service: Children’s Residential Care Home

Service Users: YP with various needs; EBD, CSE, CCE

Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner (Residential Pathway)

Experience: At least 1 year’s experience relevant to residential care in the last 5 years

Employment Type: Full Time/ Permanent

Excellent opportunity for an experienced, qualified candidate to join the team

The home takes EBD Referrals and the YPs are 6 to 17 on Admission and the referrals are deemed to be low to medium risk.

This is a role that specialises in supporting Children and Young People who have suffered early life trauma, neglect, or abuse and may display challenging behaviours.

The Benefits:

• Competitive pay and sleep‑in allowance
• Enhanced overtime rate of time and a third
• Access to the employee wellbeing programme
• 28 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 33 days with 5 years of service
• Funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
• No barriers to progression within various services across the Midlands and North of England

Who you will be working for...

An established company that is growing; they offer various children's services such as Family Support, Children's Homes for LD and EBD and Supported Living for Care Leavers. Their service covers the Midlands and North of England.

Who we are looking for...

• Ensuring shifts are planned with Residential Support Workers
• To ensure that all risks are safely managed in line with the company policies and procedures
• To communicate effectively with the team regarding the plans for the day
• To provide reports and documentation that reflect the progress of the young person, using our paperless systems and tools
• To review the young people's care plans and other associated documentation

Other qualities you will require...

• To provide positive parenting
• To have exceptional communication skills
• To have sound working knowledge of current legislation e.g., Children's Homes Regulations 2015 (including quality standards)
• To be open-minded, empathetic in a calm and professional manner

The non-negotiables...

• Must have a full manual driving licence
• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Be willing to participate in further continuing professional development to support the needs of our young people
• To have a clear passion and desire to support children and young people
• To be an active member of the team and be committed to working in unison

This is a great opportunity to work with a company that offers genuine career progression through its current services and new and developing services across the North West and the Midlands (East and West).

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, they encourage you to apply today.

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