Therapeutic Solo-Placement Residential Practitioner

Sgscare; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Job summary

Sgscare is seeking a Residential Practitioner for a new solo children’s home in Oldham, OL3. This permanent role offers 40 hours per week with a rota and sleep-ins. You will support a young person with complex needs in a therapeutic setting guided by DDP and PACE principles.

Experience in care settings is valued; driving licence is preferred as sponsorship is not available. The role emphasizes safeguarding, calm responsiveness, and ongoing learning within the therapeutic model.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in care, education, or support settings.

Responsibilities

• Support the young person in day-to-day routines and activities.
• Help create a safe, stable, and structured home environment.
• Promote independence and positive behaviours.
• Respond to emotional and behavioural needs in a calm and consistent way.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and professional standards at all times.

Skills

Safeguarding awareness

Resilience

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Willing to work towards relevant qualification

Job description

Sgscare is seeking a Residential Practitioner for a new solo children’s home in Oldham, OL3. This permanent role offers 40 hours per week with a rota and sleep-ins. You will support a young person with complex needs in a therapeutic setting guided by DDP and PACE principles.

Experience in care settings is valued; driving licence is preferred as sponsorship is not available. The role emphasizes safeguarding, calm responsiveness, and ongoing learning within the therapeutic model.