Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council; Abercanaid; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Wales is seeking an experienced Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner to establish a new residential children's home. You will provide vital support to the emotional and social development of children, manage behaviour, and lead a cohesive team to deliver high-quality care. Qualifications include a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People. Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare or working with vulnerable children.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication skills, including Welsh (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and secure environment for children.
• Support emotional and social development.
• Guide staff in delivering high-quality care.

Skills

Emotional and social development support

Managing challenging behaviour

Understanding early childhood trauma

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner to help set up our own residential children's home within the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough. This is an exciting time to join the local authority as we begin to establish a residential arm to support some of the children and young people in our care.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Support Worker, you will be essential in providing a safe and secure environment for children and young people. Your responsibilities include supporting their emotional and social development, managing challenging behaviour, and understanding early childhood trauma and its effects.

Team Leadership:

The senior position will be part of the management team, supporting the Manager and guiding staff to deliver the best care. You will help establish a cohesive team focused on high-quality care.

Qualifications:

The role requires the Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People or an equivalent qualification.

Additional Details:

The care is provided 24/7, and sleep-in shifts are required on a rota basis. Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Safeguarding and Confidentiality:

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable individuals. Rigorous pre-employment checks are conducted. All staff must adhere to data protection, information security policies, and confidentiality agreements, with breaches potentially leading to disciplinary action.