Residential Care Practitioner – Walsall

Tudor Employment Agency; Walsall; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency in Walsall seeks a Residential Care Practitioner to support children with complex needs. Responsibilities include safeguarding youth, delivering care, and managing routines. Candidates need a Level 3 diploma (or above), a clean driving license, and relevant experience in social care. This role involves a demanding schedule averaging 56.5 hours per week, offering competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Working towards or completed Level 3 diploma.
• Current, clean UK driving licence required.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Right to Work in the UK essential.
• One year’s relevant experience in social care.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard young people through risk management.
• Deliver therapeutic care, including transport and routines.
• Encourage educational engagement and hobbies.
• Maintain a clean, safe home environment.
• Lead on care planning and assessments.

Skills

Experience in care settings

Communication skills

Teamwork

Risk management

Education

Level 3 diploma in Children's and Young People workforce

Level 4 Children qualification

Job description

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

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] Quoting Ref TEASUNRCPW/36