Senior Residential Practitioner

ForeverCare; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care provider in Manchester is seeking a Senior Residential Practitioner to oversee shifts and manage care for children aged 5 to 18 years. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a minimum of 1 year in a leadership role, and a Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential. Benefits include access to discounts, same-day GP appointments, and long-term employment opportunities. Join a compassionate team focused on making a difference in the lives of young people.

Benefits

Access to discounts at over 100 shopping outlets

Same day GP appointments

Face to Face professional independent counselling service

Permanent positions following successful probation

Pension

Progression Opportunities

Duvet Day

Long term employment benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a Senior/Team Leader role.
• Residential childcare experience is desirable.
• Experience in leading and delegating to the team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee each shift and provide first line management.
• Ensure children receive the best care possible.
• Work collaboratively with management to meet standards.

Skills

Resilience

Confidence

Strong Communication Skills

A Good Listener

Dedicated

Patient

Caring

Empathetic

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care

Job description

About The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for dedicated Senior Residential Practitioner to join our Residential Children’s Home provisions.

ForeverCare Provide person centered support and care for children and young people between the ages of 5 and 18 years with a variety of different needs and requirements.

Our Senior residential Practitioner will be responsible for the overseeing of each shift and will provide first line management and supervision to the Residential Practitioner on duty to ensure that children and young people receive the best care and support possible. The Senior residential practitioner will report directly to the Deputy Manager & Registered Manager.

Our Homes are 2 bed giving young people a homely environment to live in.

Person Specification / Requirements

To work within this role you must:

• Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience in a Senior / Team leader role. Residential Childcare experience is Desirable but Senior & Team Leader experience in other Health & Social Care environments will be considered.

Most Desirable Qualifications

level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Will require no further NVQ.

Next Desirable Qualifications

level 3 Diploma in Adult social care (Will require doing 3 units of children’s Residential Care level three)

• Be Committed to achieving the best for children and young people
• Be able to prioritise work load and duties
• Be experienced in leading and delegating to the team on duty
• Be confident in regard to decision making and accountability
• Be able to work towards achieving the best outcomes of children and young people in line with the children’s homes regulations
• Have an understanding of Care Plans, Risk Assessments and completing these documents
• Have an understanding of the Children's Homes Regulations
• Be able to Safeguard and protect the wellbeing of children and young people at all times and ensure that Residential practitioners carry out their duties appropriately at all times.
• Be able to supervise and carry out 1:1 practice based supervision to team members on an ongoing basis
• Work collaboratively with other Senior practitioners and management to ensure the service meets the required standard
• Act in the absence of the Homes Registered Manager & Deputy Manager and seek approval when required
• Work as a valued member of the Team at all times
• Be willing to complete training as required
• Follow Company Policy & Procedure at all times and ensure staff team members conduct themselves appropriately
• Be confident in challenging inappropriate practices and standards and have a thorough understanding of Safeguarding Procedures.
• Be able to communicate professionally both with staff members and professionals
• Be outgoing, caring, and compassionate.
• Be able to advocate for the needs, wishes, and views of the young people and children we care for.

We are looking for people with some of the following attributes:

• Resilience
• Confidence
• Strong Communication Skills
• A Good Listener
• Dedicated
• Patient
• Kind
• Caring
• Empathetic

Benefits of working with ForeverCare

• Access to discounts at over 100 shopping outlets
• Same day GP appointments
• Face to Face professional independent counselling service
• Permanent positions following successful probation.
• Pension
• Progression OpportunitiesEligibility for driving lessons
• Duvet Dat-1 lucky person wins a day off if they haven’t ben absent within that month
• Long term employment benefits
• Refer a friend scheme.