Senior Trauma-Informed Residential Practitioner – Lead Shifts

Lincolnshire County Council; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Sleep-in payment £41.78 per night

Overtime paid at time-and-a-half

Mileage allowance 55p per mile

Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and:

Employee discount programme

Induction and trauma-informed training

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council’s Robin House Children’s Home is seeking a senior residential practitioner. The role focuses on leading shifts, modelling trauma-informed practice and building strong, therapeutic relationships with children who have experienced adversity.

You will coach colleagues and support safeguarding, care planning and collaboration with families and partner agencies. The post is permanent and full-time, with a shift rota including sleep-ins and overtime, and advance notice of

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or willingness to complete it.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and keep the home running smoothly.
• Model best practice and create an environment where children feel valued and understood.
• Build trusting, therapeutic relationships with children and young people.
• Support children to develop independence, emotional resilience and life skills.
• Coach and mentor colleagues in reflective, trauma-informed practice.
• Provide guidance and support during challenging situations.
• Plan and run activities, direct work and development opportunities.
• Contribute to care planning, risk management and positive outcomes.
• Represent the home at meetings with families, schools and partner agencies.
• Keep accurate records, reports and documentation to a high standard.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Leadership

Teamwork

Written records

Calm under pressure

Spoken English

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Lincolnshire County Council’s Robin House Children’s Home is seeking a senior residential practitioner. The role focuses on leading shifts, modelling trauma-informed practice and building strong, therapeutic relationships with children who have experienced adversity.

You will coach colleagues and support safeguarding, care planning and collaboration with families and partner agencies. The post is permanent and full-time, with a shift rota including sleep-ins and overtime, and advance notice of