Children's Residential Practioner

Lincolnshire County Council; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression and development

Generous annual leave

Free parking on site

Robust induction and training

Counselling and wellbeing service

Job summary

The Beacon in Grantham, operated by Lincolnshire County Council, seeks an experienced Senior Residential Practitioner to provide compassionate care for children with complex needs. You will work within a trauma-informed framework and contribute to a supportive, nurturing home environment.

The role features a four-week rolling rota with Early and Late shifts and weekend work. Salary ranges from £33,673 to £36,581, with a strong pension, generous leave, and extensive development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and calm approach to care.
• Strong communication skills and ability to create a secure, nurturing environment.
• Willingness to pursue additional qualifications in child care.
• Driving licence desirable but not essential.
• Fluency in spoken English is essential for the post.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for eleven children with disabilities and/or complex health needs.
• Follow trauma-informed practice to support children's development and wellbeing.
• Operate within a four-week rolling rota with early and late shifts, including every other weekend.
• Participate in induction and training programmes to develop skills in residential care.

Skills

Caring and playful demeanour

Kindness and compassion

Passion for welfare

Boundary settings

Basic IT skills

Willingness to obtain QCF in working w

Education

Level 3 Children and Young People's Workforce Diploma

Job description

Do you want to work in a friendly and welcoming environment that has a positive impact on children's lives? We can help you build a rewarding career in children's residential care at The Beacon in Grantham. Previous experience within a care profession is desirable for this role, with a good understanding of trauma informed practice and child development. Our children can present with behaviours that challenge and it is important that you are compassionate, have excellent communication skills, with a calm professional demeanour. You will need to have intermediate IT skills, be able to adapt to different situations and have the motivation to provide the very best care for our children at all times. You will be joining a successful and experienced team, and we will provide you with the training and support required to develop into this role. You will be required to complete a Level 3 Children and Young People's Workforce Diploma., L 7-3 DO L E 7-1 DO DO L E 7-3 DO L L E E 1-10 DO L E,

• Caring and Playful Demeanour: Children are full of energy and love to explore and play.
• Kindness and Compassion: Essential for creating a secure, nurturing environment.
• Passion for welfare: An advocate for children's wellbeing.
• Boundary Settings: Establishing boundaries, gently but firmly.
• Qualifications and Skills: Basic IT skills and knowledge / experience of the caring profession, along with a willingness to obtain a QCF qualification in working with children.
• A driving licence is desirable, however not essential., In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The Beacon is a purpose-built home for eleven children. All children who live in our home have a disability and / or complex health or medical need. We ensure our employees are well trained in trauma and therapeutic support, enabling the children in our care to feel safe and to thrive, this is something we are really passionate about. Our aim is to create a nurturing home where we support them to reach their full potential.

All Children's Senior Residential Practitioners are currently rostered on a four-week rolling rota, including a balance of Early (E) and Late (L) shifts, working every other weekend, with one three-day weekend built into their rota pattern. The example rolling rota below is based on each staff member being rostered 148 hours over a four-week period, rather than exactly 37 hours each week. This means that the number and type of shifts can vary from week to week, with the contracted hours averaging 37 hours per week across the four-week rolling rota. The shift times are: Early (E): 7am - 2:30pm Late (L): 2pm - 10pm, Along with a competitive salary of £33,673 - £36,581 we are offering:

• Access to an excellent local government pension scheme
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Career progression and development opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
• Free parking on site
• Robust induction and training programme
• Access to employee Counselling and Wellbeing Service

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

Salary & Benefits

• £33,673 to £36,581
• Sleep-ins: £44.54 per night
• Mileage: 55p per mile
• Overtime: Time-and-a-half