Residential Care Practitioner - Derby

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Residential Care Practitioner based in Derby to support children and young people with mental health disorders and learning disabilities. The role involves safeguarding young people, delivering nurturing care, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications, with a salary of £35,809. This position is 56.5 hours per week on a rolling rota.

Qualifications

• Current, clean UK driving licence required.
• Enhanced DBS is mandatory.
• One year’s relevant experience in a related social care setting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience in social care

Ability to promote trust and relationships

Nurturing and therapeutic care skills

Education

Level 3 diploma in Children’s and Young People workforce

Level 4 Children qualification

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.

In order to be considered for the Residential Care Practitioner or to obtain further information 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