Children's Senior Residential Practioner

Lincolnshire County Council; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Benefits package

Career progression

Annual leave

Free parking

Induction training

Wellbeing service

Job summary

The Beacon in Grantham, operated by Lincolnshire County Council, seeks a Children’s Residential Practitioner to support eleven children with disabilities or complex needs. No prior care experience required if you show genuine care, good communication, and a calm, professional approach.

You will work a four-week rolling rota with Early and Late shifts, average 37 hours per week, and will complete the Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma during your progression.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required if you understand caring for children.
• Good communication, caring attitude, and IT basics.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Communication skills

Compassionate

Calm demeanor

Education

Level 3 CYW Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Do you want to work in a friendly and welcoming environment that has a positive impact on children's lives? Whether you have years of experience or are just starting out, 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 not essential for this role, as long as you have a good understanding of caring for children. 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 basic 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.

• 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 the 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 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.

Shift Times

• Early (E): 7am - 2:30pm
• Late (L): 2pm - 10pm

Benefits

• 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

Salary & Benefits

• £31,015- £33,673
• Sleep-ins: £44.54 per night
• Mileage: 55p per mile
• Overtime: Time-and-a-half