Senior Residential Care Lead — Open Home Team

East Sussex County Council; Seaford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council in Seaford seeks a Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner to support adolescents in an open home. You will provide high‑quality care addressing physical, emotional and social needs and build meaningful relationships to help young people reach their potential.

The role involves shift work, weekend duties and sleep‑in allowances; DBS check will apply, and regular face‑to‑face interviews are planned in Eastbourne. Apply via the council’s process.

Qualifications

• RQF Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification or equivalent.
• Experience supervising staff and motivating teams to perform.
• Experience supervising risk assessments and care plans.
• Ability to work within a multi‑agency care team.
• Strong knowledge of Children’s homes regulations and Looked After Child guidance.
• Proven experience working with children and young people.

Skills

RQF Level 3

Staff supervision

Risk assessments

Multi-agency work

Regulations knowledge

Experience with children

Education

RQF Level 3 Residential Childcare

Further recognised Level 3 in ResidentialChildcare

Job description

East Sussex County Council in Seaford seeks a Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner to support adolescents in an open home. You will provide high‑quality care addressing physical, emotional and social needs and build meaningful relationships to help young people reach their potential.

The role involves shift work, weekend duties and sleep‑in allowances; DBS check will apply, and regular face‑to‑face interviews are planned in Eastbourne. Apply via the council’s process.