Senior Residential Care Practitioner

Tudor Employment Agency Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Tudor Employment Agency Ltd in Burton-on-Trent is seeking a Residential Childcare Worker to provide high-quality care to children and young people in a residential home. You will help young people who may have experienced trauma, disruptions, or emotional difficulties, ensuring stability and support in daily routines.

All work aligns with Children’s Homes (England) Regulations and Ofsted expectations. You will lead on care planning during absences, participate in supervision, and pursue the

Qualifications

• Must be working towards or have completed Level 3 diploma in Children’s and Young People workforce.
• Current, clean UK driving licence.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in childcare or youth setting at RCP level.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding young people through risk management and safe relationship-building.
• Providing nurturing, therapeutic care and supporting daily routines and transport to school, activities, appointments, and family contact.
• Encouraging participation in education, hobbies and completing homework.
• Maintaining a clean, safe home environment and managing domestic chore rotas.
• Working independently and within a professional team, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Completing reports, records and young people’s paperwork on time and to required standards.
• Participating in supervision, training and completing the Level 4 Diploma within set timelines.
• Acting as a Key Worker, leading on care planning and reviews.
• Carrying out supervision reviews with RCPs in line with company protocols.
• Carrying out additional tasks to support the smooth running of the home as requested by the Line Manager.
• Demonstrating empathy, emotional awareness and ability to build rapport.
• Resilience and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Adaptability to changing routines or situations.
• Team player committed to shared goals.
• Absorbing new information and applying it effectively.
• Active listening and awareness of non-verbal communication.
• Ability to work professionally in challenging circumstances.
• Maintain professional standards, knowledge and skills.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Team player

Resilience

Communication

Education

Level 3 diploma in Children’s and Young People workforce

Tools

UK driving licence

Job description

Location: Burton-On-Trent

Full Time| Permanent

Role Purpose

To provide high‑quality care within a children’s residential home, providing stability, and support to children and young people living away from their family home. You will help young people who may have experienced trauma, placement breakdown, emotional or behavioural difficulties, or significant disruptions in their lives.

All work is carried out within theChildren’s Homes (England) Regulationsand Ofsted expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Safeguarding young people through individual risk management, positive engagement, and safe relationship‑building
• Providing nurturing, therapeutic care and supporting daily routines, including transport to school, activities, appointments, and family contact
• Encouraging participation in education, hobbies, and completing homework
• Maintaining a clean, safe home environment and managing domestic chore rotas
• Working independently and within a professional team, maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Completing reports, records, and young people’s paperwork (care plans, risk assessments) on time and to required standards
• Participating in supervision, training, personal development, and completing the Level 4 Diploma within set timelines
• Acting as a Key Worker, leading on care planning and reviews
• Conducting supervision reviews with RCPs in line with company protocols
• Carrying out additional tasks to support the smooth running of the home as requested by the Line Manager
• Empathy, emotional awareness & ability to build rapport
• Resilience and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing routines or situations
• Team player committed to shared goals
• Able to absorb new information and apply it effectively
• Active listening skills and awareness of non‑verbal communication
• Ability to work professionally in challenging circumstances
• Update and maintains own, professional standards, knowledge and skills.
• Lead a team in the absence of Manager or Deputy Manager
• Carry out supervisions on a regular basis, every 4 – 6 weeks, ensuring inability to be disturbed, consider development of RCP, address any issues, health, welfare, work

Qualifications & Experience

• Working towards or completed Level 3 diploma in Children’s and Young People workforce
• Current, clean UK driving licence
• Right to Work in the UK
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in childcare or youth setting at RCP level and an understanding of the challenges young people and carers face within a residential care setting

Salary starting at £30,000

• Pay increase after a successful 6‑month probation

Hours of work

Hours of Work: 2 days on shift (shift times are 8am - 10.30pm) then 4 days off (flexible based on requirements of the home)