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Childrens Senior Residential Practitioner
Job Posted: 14 days ago
Salary: £ 17.29 - 17.29 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Leeds
Expire in: 13 days
Job Description
Children's Senior Residential Practitioner
Location: Bramley (Leeds)
Contract: Full-Time (37 hours), Temporary
Shifts: 12:00pm – 11:00pm (followed by a sleep-in) 7:00am – 12:30pm
Salary: £17.29 per hour (PAYE)
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Senior Residential Practitioner to lead and support a team of residential care staff working with children and young people. This role requires a compassionate and resilient professional committed to creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where children can thrive.
Please note: Due to the specific needs of the service, this position is open to male candidates only.
Key Requirements
Proven experience in a children’s residential care setting
Demonstrated ability to lead shifts and manage staff effectively
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
A social work qualification is desirable but not essentialKey Responsibilities
Lead, supervise and support a team of residential care staff
Act as a key worker, developing and implementing care and support plans
Conduct risk assessments and devise individual health and behaviour plans
Create and maintain a safe, stimulating and structured living environment
Provide appropriate personal care for children and young people with disabilities or complex needs, including bathing, toileting, dressing, and feeding
Promote positive behaviour and manage challenging situations using restorative and de-escalation techniques
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in line with GDPR regulations
Liaise with families, professionals, and external agencies to support young people
Provide day-to-day operational support and assume responsibility in the absence of the Registered or Deputy Manager
Oversee medication administration in accordance with policy and supervise others in this task
Lead planning and delivery of group and individual activities for children and young people
Chair and attend meetings, reviews, and contribute to reports and record-keeping
Participate in recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal, and training of staffSkills & Competencies
Strong relationship-building skills with children and young people
Ability to adapt to changing situations and provide practical solutions
Skilled in conflict resolution and behaviour management
Confident in assessing needs and delivering individualised care plans
Effective leadership, communication, and organisational abilities
Experience working with vulnerable children and young people, especially those with emotional or behavioural challenges
If you are interested in the role and would like to contact me for further information on the role you can contact myself on the details below.
At Service Care Solutions we also offer a £250 bonus for referrals! If you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive £250 at the end of their probationary period.
To apply for this role, or to refer someone else, then please do not hesitate to contact Jack at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email on (url removed)Before You Apply
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