Senior Childcare Practitioner

SGS Care; Burnley; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Care is seeking a Senior Childcare Practitioner to join our client's team, delivering care to young people in a residential setting. This role requires a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care and experience in supporting children and young people with various needs. Successful candidates will be part of a dedicated team, committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment. The position offers competitive pay, including a sleep-in allowance and opportunities for career progression within child services.

Benefits

28 days annual leave rising to 33 days with 5 years of service

Enhanced overtime rates

Access to employee wellbeing programme

Funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

No barriers to progression within various services

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in residential care in the last 5 years.
• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Support Children and Young People who have experienced trauma.
• Ensure risks are managed in accordance with policies.
• Provide and review care plans.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care

Job description

Job Title: Senior Childcare Practitioner

Location Burnley

Salary 37000 sleepin with an average of 10 per month

Service: Childrens Residential Home (Ofsted)

Service Users: YP with various needs; EBD CSE CCE

Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care

Experience: At least 1 years experience relevant to residential care in the last 5 years

Employment Type: Full Time/ Permanent

The Opportunity

Excellent opportunity for an experienced qualified candidate to join the team in one of our clients childrens residential homes. Our client takes EBD Referrals and the YPs are 6 to 17 on Admission. The referrals are deemed to be low to medium risk.

This is a role thatspecialises in supporting Children and Young People who have suffered early life trauma neglect or abuse and may display challenging behaviours.

The Company

Our client is an established company that is growing they offer various childrens services such as Family Support Childrens Homes for LD and EBD and Supported Living for Care Leavers. Their service covers the Midlands and North of England.

The Benefits:

• Competitive pay and sleepin allowance
• Enhanced overtime rate of; time and a third
• Access to the employee wellbeing programme
• 28 days annual leave entitlement rising to 33 days with 5 years of service
• Funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
• No barriers to progression within various services across the Midlands and North of England

What you will be expected to do:

• Ensuring shifts are planned with Residential Support Workers
• To ensure that all risks are safely managed in line with the company policies and procedures
• To communicate effectively with the team regarding the plans for the day
• To provide reports and documentation that reflect the progress of the young person using our paperless systems and tools
• To review the young peoples care plans and other associated documentation

You will also need:

• To provide positive parenting
• To have exceptional communication skills
• To have sound working knowledge of current legislation e.g. Childrens Homes Regulations 2015 (including quality standards)
• To be openminded empathetic in a calm and professional manner

Essential Requirements:

• Must have a full manual driving licence
• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Be willing to participate in further continuing professional development to support the needs of our young people
• To have a clear passion and desire to support children and young people
• To be an active member of the team and be committed to working in unison

This is a great opportunity to work with a company that offers genuine career progression through its current services and new and developing services across the North West and the Midlands (East and West).

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our clients professional and dedicated team they encourage you to apply today.

To apply for this rewarding opportunity click the apply button or contact us for more information.

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Their commitment to safeguarding:
Our client is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in their care. Therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Key Skills
Children Activity,Accomodation,Building Services,Corporate Partnerships,Core Banking,E-Commerce
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1