Senior Childcare Practitioner

SGS Care Ltd; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A national leader in residential care for young people seeks a Senior Childcare Practitioner for their Children's Home. This role involves ensuring the day-to-day care, providing leadership, and supporting a dedicated team within a residential setting. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and possess strong communication skills and compassion for vulnerable youth.

Benefits

7 weeks’ holiday per year

Comprehensive paid induction training

Opportunities for career progression

Flexible benefits package

Employee assistance programme and medical cover

Meals provided during shifts

Bonuses for sleep-ins

Beautiful working environments in top facilities

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence for at least 12 months.
• Experience in a similar childcare role preferred.
• Understanding of working with vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of care for young people.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to the staff team.
• Deputise for Registered and Deputy Managers when required.

Skills

Excellent Verbal Communication

Energetic & Resilient

Compassion

Leadership

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Title:Senior Childcare Practitioner

Location:Wolverhampton

Salary:£37,292 - £41,072 per year

Service:Residential Children’s Care for Young People

Service Users: Young People with social, emotional, and mental health needs / EBD and Mild LD

Essential Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months
• Fluent in English
• Excellent Verbal Communication skills
• Energetic & Resilient
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent i.e Level 3 Children & Young Peoples Workforce Diploma (Note Level in Health and Social is not an Equivalent for this role)

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience in a similar role is preferred i.e. roles where you work directly with vulnerable, young adults or children who may have suffered trauma
• You like being Active, enjoy doing/playing sports such as swimming, cycling, walking
• Like the Outdoors and doing outdoor pursuits
• You possess a can-do attitude
• Can relate to children on all levels
• Understand this is a 365 days a year job, working various shift patterns

The Children in the homes: 5 to 17 - attachment turma, EBD, who present as 3 to 8 years olds.

About the Role:

A national, leading provider of residential care for young people, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Team Leader for their Children's Home. This role involves providing day-to-day care for young people, ensuring smooth operations of the home, and providing leadership and support to the staff team.

Responsibilities:

• Take care of the day-to-day needs of young people in the residential homes.
• Ensure the home operates at high standards and that staff are supported.
• Provide leadership to inspire colleagues and build relationships with young people.
• Step up to deputise for the Registered and Deputy Managers when required.

Benefits and Incentives:

• Base salary of £37,292 - £41,072 per year, made up of;
• Bonuses for up to 4 sleep-ins per month, paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £2,880 per year).
• Attendance allowance up to £1,400 per year.
• Comprehensive paid for4-week induction training at a specialist Academy
• 7 weeks’ holiday per year.
• Opportunities for career progression, including joining the manager's programme.
• Flexible benefits package.
• Employee assistance programme and medical cover.
• Meals are provided while at work.
• Beautiful working environments with some of England’s best Children’s Homes and Specialist Education facilities.

Requirements:

• A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Genuine care and empathy for young people and colleagues.
• Resilience to handle challenging situations.
• Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.
• Level 3 Children’s Residential Care qualification or equivalent

How to Apply:

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

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