Tudor Employment Agency are currently recruiting for a Residential Care Practitioner for a Children’s Care Home in Derby.
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Residential Care Practitioner to support children and young people in a residential care setting.
Benefits of a Residential Care Practitioner:
1. Competitive starting salary with a probationary increase
2. Structured induction, training, and development opportunities
3. A supportive team environment where you can thrive and grow professionally
Salary: £33,551.23 per annum, with an increase upon successful completion of a 6-month probation period.
Duties of a Residential Care Practitioner will include:
1. Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people, ensuring their safety, welfare, and personal development.
2. Support young people in attending appointments, education, social events, and family contact.
3. Collaborate with colleagues to create a nurturing and stable environment in line with Ofsted requirements.
4. Maintain accurate records and contribute to care plans, risk assessments, and other documentation.
5. Demonstrate a proactive approach to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people.
In order to be considered for the role of a Residential Care Practitioner:
1. Experience and knowledge of working in children's residential care or relevant transferable skills recognized by Ofsted.
2. Full UK driving licence (essential due to travel requirements with the role).
3. Ability to work 08:00–23:00 plus sleep and 30-minute handover the following morning.
4. Holding or working towards:
1. Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential/Children's Workforce.
2. Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (Residential).
3. Candidates with transferable skill sets will also be considered.
Hours of Work: 56.5 hours per week (inclusive of sleep shifts).
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