Lead Residential Childcare Practitioner

therapeutic care; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep in rate

Overtime pay

Job summary

Therapeutic Care seeks a Lead Practitioner to join a small team in Lytham St Annes. This full-time permanent role focuses on delivering transformative therapeutic care for looked-after children and young people, supporting the Home Manager and upholding safeguarding and quality standards.

You will implement policies, maintain records, and help develop junior staff. Working hours are 8am–11pm with a 1 on 2 off pattern; sleep-in £65 per night and overtime pay apply.

Qualifications

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
• Full UK Driving Licence (required)
• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce (required)

Responsibilities

• Assist Home Manager in ensuring smooth operation of the home.
• Implement policies and procedures.
• Maintain records.
• Foster growth and development of junior staff.
• Promote safeguarding measures across the organisation.

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Therapeutic Care seeks a Lead Practitioner to join a small team in Lytham St Annes. This full-time permanent role focuses on delivering transformative therapeutic care for looked-after children and young people, supporting the Home Manager and upholding safeguarding and quality standards.

You will implement policies, maintain records, and help develop junior staff. Working hours are 8am–11pm with a 1 on 2 off pattern; sleep-in £65 per night and overtime pay apply.