Senior Residential Care Practitioner

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.

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.

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 xwzovoh 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