Residential Care Practitioner

Tudor Employmet; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Derby is seeking a Residential Care Practitioner to support children and young people with complex mental health needs. The role involves safeguarding, delivering care, and promoting positive engagements while working within a structured rota averaging 56.5 hours per week. Applicants should have a relevant diploma, a clean driving licence, and experience in social care. Competitive salary provided.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean UK driving licence.
• Enhanced DBS is required.
• Experience within an alternate social care setting is important.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard young people through risk management.
• Deliver therapeutic care and support daily routines.
• Encourage educational engagement and hobbies.

Skills

Level 3 diploma in Children’s and Young People workforce

Current, clean UK driving licence

Understanding of challenges in residential care settings

Education

Level 4 diploma in Children

Job description

Tudor Employment Agency are currently recruiting for a Residential Care Practitioner for 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 for Residential Care Practitioner: £35,809 - review available after 6 months

As a Residential Care Practitioner you 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 / Experience Residential 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.

To apply for the Residential Care Practitioner role, please contact the Health & Social Care Team on 01922 725445 option 5 or ext 1004 or email [e-mail] Quoting Ref TEASUNRCP/36

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