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Senior Residential Care Practitioner

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 38,683 - 38,683 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Derby, Derbyshire

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Derby
2-Bed Children’s Residential Home
Starting Salary: £38,683.63 (rising after 6-month probation)

Are you an experienced residential childcare professional ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a Senior Residential Care Practitioner to join a warm, supportive 2-bed children’s home in Derby, where your leadership and care will make a lasting difference in young people’s lives.

The Role

As a Senior Residential Care Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, therapeutic care while supporting and guiding your team on shift.

You will:

  * Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the home

  * Provide a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for young people

  * Support, mentor, and guide junior staff members

  * Contribute to care planning and risk assessments

  * Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people

  * Promote independence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing

What We’re Looking For

  * Minimum 1 year’s experience managing or leading a team within children’s residential care

  * Strong knowledge of residential childcare practices and safeguarding

  * Relevant childcare qualification (as per regulatory requirements)

  * Full UK driving licence (essential)

  * Passion, resilience, and a genuine commitment to improving young lives

Working Pattern:

This is a full-time role based on a structured rota:

  * 56.4 hours per week (including sleep-ins)

  * Shift pattern: 08:00 – 11:00 (following day) with sleep-in and handover

  * 3-week rolling rota, averaging 10 shifts per month

  * Includes training, meetings, and development hours (approx. 244.5 hours per month)

Benefits:

  * Competitive salary with progression after probation

  * Generous annual leave: 360 hours per year

  * Structured rota offering consistency and work-life balance

  * Ongoing training and professional development

  * Opportunity to progress within a growing organisation

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