Senior Therapeutic Care Practitioner

NEOS Recruitment; Hempstalls; Presencial; GBP 22.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Solaria Group, in partnership with an established children's residential care provider, is recruiting Senior Therapeutic Care Practitioners across Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe for permanent roles. This opportunity supports experienced residential childcare professionals seeking progression in a trauma-informed, therapeutic setting.

You will provide leadership within a residential care team, deliver high-quality, individualized care, and help young people develop independence and life skills while

Formación

• Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare.
• Strong safeguarding, trauma-informed care understanding.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high-quality, person-centred and trauma-informed care to children and young people.
• Lead shifts and support colleagues to maintain high care standards.
• Mentor less experienced team members and contribute to a positive culture.
• Build trusting relationships to support emotional wellbeing and development.
• Implement care plans, safeguarding procedures and therapeutic approaches.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with Ofsted safeguarding standards.

Conocimientos

Residential childcare

Shift leadership

Trauma-informed care

Safeguarding

Educación

Level 3/4 Residential Childcare

Descripción del empleo

Senior Therapeutic Care Practitioner | Children's Residential Care

Stoke-on-Trent & Crewe | £16 to £20 per hour | Permanent

Sleep-in Allowance: £50 to £75 per sleep-in

Solaria Group is working in partnership with an established children's residential care provider to recruit Senior Therapeutic Care Practitioners across the Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced residential childcare professionals looking to progress their careers within an organisation committed to delivering high-quality, therapeutic and trauma-informed care.

Our client is passionate about creating safe, nurturing environments where children and young people feel supported, valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

The Role

As a Senior Therapeutic Care Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting children and young people within a residential setting, while providing guidance and leadership to the wider care team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality, person-centred and trauma-informed care to children and young people.

• Leading shifts and supporting colleagues to maintain consistently high standards of care.

• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people, promoting their emotional wellbeing and development.

• Supporting young people to develop independence, confidence and essential life skills.

• Mentoring less experienced team members and contributing to a positive team culture.

• Implementing individual care plans, safeguarding procedures and therapeutic approaches.

• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding standards.

• Participating in sleep-in duties in accordance with the agreed rota.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working within children's residential care.

• Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare.

• A strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed care and children's emotional and behavioural needs.

• Confidence in leading shifts and supporting other care professionals.

• Excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.

• A compassionate, resilient and professional approach to supporting young people.

• A full UK driving licence is desirable.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate of £16 to £20, dependent on experience and progression.

• Sleep-in allowance of £50 to £75 per sleep-in.

• Permanent employment opportunities across Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• The chance to join a supportive, therapeutic residential care environment.

• A rewarding position where your contribution can make a meaningful difference to young people's lives.

Higher rates are subject to experience, occupancy and successful completion of probation.