Senior Childcare Practitioner
Senior Childcare Practitioner
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Job Description
Essential Requirements:
- Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months
- Fluent in English
- Excellent Verbal Communication skills
- Energetic & Resilient
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent i.e Level 3 Children & Young Peoples Workforce Diploma (Note Level in Health and Social is not an Equivalent for this role)
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience in a similar role is preferred i.e. roles where you work directly with vulnerable young adults or children who may have suffered trauma
- You like being Active enjoy doing/playing sports such as swimming cycling walking
- Like the Outdoors and doing outdoor pursuits
- You possess a cando attitude
- Can relate to children on all levels
- Understand this is a 365 days a year job working various shift patterns
The Children in the homes: 5 to 17 attachment turma EBD who present as 3 to 8 years olds.
About the Role:
A national leading provider of residential care for young people is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Team Leader for their Childrens Home. This role involves providing daytoday care for young people ensuring smooth operations of the home and providing leadership and support to the staff team.
Responsibilities:
- Take care of the daytoday needs of young people in the residential homes.
- Ensure the home operates at high standards and that staff are supported.
- Provide leadership to inspire colleagues and build relationships with young people.
- Step up to deputise for the Registered and Deputy Managers when required.
Benefits and Incentives:
- Base salary of per year made up of;
- Bonuses for up to 4 sleepins per month paid at 80 per sleep (approx. 2880 per year).
- Attendance allowance up to 1400 per year.
- Comprehensive paid for4week induction training at a specialist Academy
- 7 weeks holiday per year.
- Opportunities for career progression including joining the managers programme.
- Flexible benefits package.
- Employee assistance programme and medical cover.
- Meals are provided while at work.
- Beautiful working environments with some of Englands best Childrens Homes and Specialist Education facilities.
Requirements:
- A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Genuine care and empathy for young people and colleagues.
- Resilience to handle challenging situations.
- Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.
- Level 3 Childrens Residential Care qualification or equivalent
How to Apply:
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
