Senior Childcare Practitioner - Children's Home

SGS Care Ltd; Oldham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Care Ltd is seeking a Senior Childcare Practitioner for their Children's Home in Oldham. You will be responsible for supporting children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties and Mild Learning Difficulties, acting as a key worker and mentor in a nurturing environment. Join a well-established organization committed to providing excellent care and continuous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Career Progression Pathway

Comprehensive Training Academy

Excellent Health & Wellbeing Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Additional Leave after 2 & 5 years

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in residential care or similar settings.
• Minimum age: 22/23 per regulatory requirements.
• Full UK Driving Licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Act as a positive role model and key worker.
• Contribute to care planning, behaviour management, and safeguarding.

Skills

Ability to manage challenging behaviours

Fluency in English

Emotional and Behavioural support

Education

Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care

Job description

Senior Childcare Practitioner - Children's Home

Full time

Oldham, Greater Manchester

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Senior Childcare Practitioner – Children's Residential Home

About the Role

Are you anexperienced Residential Support Workerlooking to take the next step in your career? Or are you already aSenior Practitionerseeking a new challenge?

As aSenior Childcare Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people withEmotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Mild Learning Difficulties (MLD). You will be a role model, mentor, and key worker, ensuring the best possible care and outcomes for the children.

This is an exciting opportunity to join awell-established and growing organisationwith a strongOfsted “Good”track record and a commitment to achievingOutstandingratings.

What We’re Looking For

Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner or Level 3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent – see below)
Experience working with children in residential careor similar settings
Ability to manage challenging behavioursand create a nurturing environment
Full UK Driving Licence(Essential)
Fluency in English(with the ability to understand UK dialects)
Minimum Age:22/23 (in line with regulatory requirements)

Alternative Qualifications Considered:
If you hold aLevel 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care, we will consider your application if you can demonstrate experience working with children and or YPs

Support young peoplewith emotional and behavioural needs in a residential setting
Act as a positive role modeland key worker, helping children develop essential life skills
Promote a nurturing and supportive environmentthat encourages growth and independence
Contribute to care planning, behaviour management, and safeguarding processes
Support less experienced staffand lead shifts as required

Why Join This Organisation?

Career Progression Pathway– Grow intoDeputy, Registered, or Regional Manager roles
Comprehensive Training Academy– Ongoing professional development & specialist training
Excellent Health & Wellbeing Benefits– Including discounted gym memberships
️Additional Leave– Rewarded at2 years & 5 years of service
Company Pension Scheme– Auto-enrolment for long-term security

How to Apply

If you’repassionate about making a differencein young people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you!

Click ‘Apply’ nowor contact us for more details.

SGS Care and our client are equal opportunity employers committed to safeguarding children. Successful candidates will undergo Enhanced DBS checks and thorough reference checks in line with Safer Recruitment practices.

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