Senior Therapeutic Care Practitioner

Neos Recruitment; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Permanent roles across Stoke-on-Trent/

Professional development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Solaria Group is partnering with a children's residential care provider to recruit a Senior Therapeutic Care Practitioner for positions across Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe. The role offers a permanent contract with an hourly rate of £16–£20 and a sleep-in allowance of £50–£75 per sleep-in.

You will lead shifts, provide trauma-informed care, and guide a care team to support children and young people in a therapeutic residential setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within children's residential care.
• Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare.
• Strong safeguarding and trauma-informed care understanding.
• Confident in leading shifts and supporting peers.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred and trauma-informed care.
• Lead shifts and support team to maintain high care standards.
• Build positive relationships to support emotional wellbeing.
• Support independence and life skills development.
• Mentor less experienced team members and foster a positive culture.
• Implement individual care plans and safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure Ofsted compliance.
• Participate in sleep-in duties as per rota.

Skills

Leadership

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Level 4 Residential Childcare

Job description

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.

We're particularly interested in speaking with experienced Residential Support Workers and Senior Residential Care Workers who are passionate about making a positive difference and looking for their next career opportunity.

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.

People. Partnership. Possibilities.