Residential Care Practitioner

Tudor Employmet; Derby; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in Derby is hiring a Residential Care Practitioner to provide care and support for children with complex mental health disorders. This role involves safeguarding young people, delivering therapeutic care, and maintaining a safe home environment. Candidates must have or be working towards a Level 3 diploma and possess a clean UK driving licence. The position includes a rota of 56.5 hours per week, with competitive salary and potential career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Working towards or completed Level 3 diploma.
• Current, clean UK driving licence.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard young people through risk management.
• Deliver therapeutic care and daily support.
• Maintain a clean, safe home environment.

Skills

Child and young person care

Risk management

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 diploma in Children’s and Young People workforce

Level 4 Children

Job description

Tudor Employment Agency are currently recruiting for aResidential Care Practitionerfor our client based in Derby.

Our client is a provider of care and support to children & young people who have complex mental health disorders, learning disabilities, and emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Salary forResidential Care Practitioner:£35,809 - review available after 6months

As aResidential Care Practitioneryou will:

• Safeguard young people through risk management and promote trust, positive relationships, and safe social interactions
• Deliver nurturing, therapeutic care and support daily routines, including transport to school, appointments, and family contact
• Encourage educational engagement and hobbies; support with tuition and homework
• Maintain a clean, safe home environment, including domestic tasks and overseeing chore rotas
• Work independently and as part of a team, always maintaining confidentiality and reporting concerns promptly
• Participate in supervision, training, and complete required qualifications (e.g., Level 4 Diploma) within set timeframes
• Complete all records and reports in line with policies, procedures, and deadlines
• Stay compliant with regulatory standards (e.g., Ofsted) and keep up to date with policies, legislation, and care documentation
• Act as key worker, leading on care planning, assessments, and reviews for assigned young people
• Conduct regular supervisions with Residential Care Practitioners (RCPs)
• Perform additional tasks as directed by your Line Manager to support the home’s operation and young people’s well-being

Essential Skills / Qualifications / ExperienceResidential Care Practitioner:

• Working towards or completed Level 3 diploma in Children’s and Young People workforce or Level 4 Children
• Current, clean UK driving licence
• Enhanced DBS
• Right to Work in the UK
• One year’s relevant experience within alternate social care setting e.g.adult LD, substance misuse support, domestic abuse or an understanding of the challenges young people and carers face within a residential care setting

Working Rota:56.5 hours per week inclusive of sleeps (08:00-23:00 plus sleep and half an hour handover the next day 08:00-08:30).

The employee's shifts are based on a 3-week rolling rota working alongside their senior co-worker, averaging at 10 shifts per month, equates to 244.5 hours per month.

In order to be considered for theResidential Care Practitioneror to obtain further information please contact the Health & Social Care Team on 01922 725445 option 5 or ext 1004 or [e-mail] Ref TEASUNRCP/36

Alternatively, please submit your CV to [e-mail] or Register Online -https://tinyurl.com/TEAHSCREG0