Lead Children's Residential Practitioner – Short Breaks

Surrey County Council; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK seeks a Senior Practitioner dedicated to providing specialist care for children and young people requiring short breaks. This role involves leading multi-agency support services, overseeing placements, and engaging directly with children who have complex needs. Prospective candidates should possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare along with strong relationship-building and safeguarding skills. Generous benefits include extensive holidays and a supportive work environment focused on personal development.

Benefits

26-31 days of holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with children, adolescents, and families.
• Knowledge of children’s safeguarding and associated issues.
• Proven experience in multi-agency working.

Responsibilities

• Support smooth running of short breaks.
• Lead and coordinate Solo Placement running.
• Facilitate planned and emergency placements.
• Direct work with children with complex needs.
• Promote positive outcomes for children.

Skills

Establishing positive relationships

Contextual children's safeguarding knowledge

Multi-agency working

Assessment and risk management

Strengths-based care planning

Education

A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

A local authority in the UK seeks a Senior Practitioner dedicated to providing specialist care for children and young people requiring short breaks. This role involves leading multi-agency support services, overseeing placements, and engaging directly with children who have complex needs. Prospective candidates should possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare along with strong relationship-building and safeguarding skills. Generous benefits include extensive holidays and a supportive work environment focused on personal development.