Senior Youth Support Practitioner: Residential Care Lead

Suffolk County Council; Holbrook CP; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diploma funding

Supervision program

Career development

Sleep-in allowance

Job summary

Suffolk County Council is hiring a Senior Youth Support Practitioner to lead a small team at Shotley Children’s Home, Suffolk. The role includes overseeing daily care, coordinating activities, and ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing for a child aged 11–17.

The post involves fixed shifts and sleep-in duties as part of the contract. The position offers a competitive salary (£40,905 including a 15% unsociable hours allowance) and opportunities for level 3/5 diploma development within a supportive

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience of working in a residential setting for children.
• Ability to be a role model when working with children or young adults.
• Willingness to undertake training to update knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team providing care for children and young people.
• Coordinate daily activities with the Manager and guide staff.
• Ensure every child feels valued, safe and happy.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

Skills

Residential Youth Work

Teamwork

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Self-motivated

Calm under pressure

Driving license

Education

Level 3 Practitioner qualification

Job description

Suffolk County Council is hiring a Senior Youth Support Practitioner to lead a small team at Shotley Children’s Home, Suffolk. The role includes overseeing daily care, coordinating activities, and ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing for a child aged 11–17.

The post involves fixed shifts and sleep-in duties as part of the contract. The position offers a competitive salary (£40,905 including a 15% unsociable hours allowance) and opportunities for level 3/5 diploma development within a supportive