Senior Residential Care Practitioner

21 Days Old

Job Description

Derby
2-Bed Childrens Residential Home
Starting Salary: £38,683.63 (rising after 6-month probation)

Are you an experienced residential childcare professional ready to take the next step in your career? Were looking for a Senior Residential Care Practitioner to join a warm, supportive 2-bed childrens home in Derby, where your leadership and care will make a lasting difference in young peoples lives.


The Role

As a Senior Residential Care Practitioner, youll play a key role in delivering high-quality, therapeutic care while supporting and guiding your team on shift.

You will:

  • Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the home
  • Provide a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for young people
  • Support, mentor, and guide junior staff members
  • Contribute to care planning and risk assessments
  • Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
  • Promote independence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing

What Were Looking For
  • Minimum 1 years experience managing or leading a team within childrens residential care
  • Strong knowledge of residential childcare practices and safeguarding
  • Relevant childcare qualification (as per regulatory requirements)
  • Full UK driving licence (essential)
  • Passion, resilience, and a genuine commitment to improving young lives

Working Pattern:

This is a full-time role based on a structured rota:

  • 56.4 hours per week (including sleep-ins)
  • Shift pattern: 08:00 11:00 (following day) with sleep-in and handover
  • 3-week rolling rota, averaging 10 shifts per month
  • Includes training, meetings, and development hours (approx. 244.5 hours per month)

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary with progression after probation
  • Generous annual leave: 360 hours per year
  • Structured rota offering consistency and work-life balance
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Opportunity to progress within a growing organisation

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Location:
Derby
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Science

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