Residential Practice Development Lead

Leaders in Care; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Leaders in Care is seeking an experienced Practice Improvement Lead for a Residential Children's Home in a beautiful holiday destination in the channel islands. This role offers £51.50/h and requires a Level 3 Diploma or above in health and social care. The ideal candidate will guide high-quality, trauma-informed care, support staff development, and empower children in care. Join a dedicated team keen on improving outcomes for children.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in residential childcare required.
• Full and clean drivers license needed.

Responsibilities

• Guide and model high-quality, trauma-informed care.
• Deliver training and support staff growth.
• Monitor records, care plans, and incidents.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Quality Assurance

Coaching

Collaboration

Empowerment

Education

Level 3 Diploma in health and social care or equivalent

Job description

Outside IR35 | QA | Practice Development | Residential Childcare | Paid Travel & Susidised Accom

A wonderful opportunity has just been presented to us here at Leaders in Care, for an experienced care manager to relocate to a gorgeous holiday destination in the channel islands, to join the team as a Practice Improvement Lead for a Residential Children's Home.

Leaders in Care are offering £51.50/h for this role. It is also outside IR35

Key Duties:

• Guide and model high-quality, trauma-informed care in line with home values and regulations.
• Deliver training and support staff growth through coaching and reflection.
• Quality Assurance - Monitor records, care plans, and incidents to raise care standards.
• Collaborate with staff, professionals, and children to provide joined-up support.
• Run debriefs and reflective sessions to boost staff resilience and well-being.
• Empowering Children -Actively involve children in planning and decisions that affect their lives

Requirements:

• Level 3 Diploma (Or equivalent in health and social care) or above
• Significant experience in residential childcare
• Full & Clean drivers licence

If you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children in care, this role is for you. You'll be joining a close-knit service, backed by a longstanding and supportive senior management team. We're looking for someone who is driven to improve outcomes for children, committed to anti-discriminatory and inclusive practice, and who genuinely believes in the potential of every child, no matter their background or experiences.

For more information on this role, call Chris on 0161 240 7897. Alternatively, email [e-mail] with your up to date CV.