Care Practitioner Children

• Ensuring that our Young People receive the highest standard of support/care appropriate to their individual needs
• Providing advice, assistance, and support to Young People, safeguarding their welfare at all times
• Ensuring that all risks are safely managed in line with the company policies and procedures
• Attending to Young People’s practical, physical, and emotional needs and acting as an appropriate role model
• Working closely with Young People to enable them to address their difficulties and achieve their optimum potential
• Completing written reports and documentation
• Supporting and being involved with the reviewing of Care plans, Risk Assessments, Behaviour Management Plans, Health Care Documentation, Agreements, and Incentives for the young people in the home

• Possession of a Diploma Level 3 or 4 in Residential Child Care (Children and Young Peoples Workforce) or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards this
• Some relevant experience in working with Children and Young People that have social and emotional difficulties or behaviour that challenges
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Ability to work shifts and sleep in the home overnight
• Must be 21 years of age or above to apply due to children’s homes regulations
• Satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)

Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care (preferred)

• A competitive average yearly starting salary of £30,460 when working 38 hours per week and completing 8 sleep-ins per month
• Access to funded QCF Diploma qualifications in Residential Child Care
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee of the Month Scheme, with a potential to win a £50 voucher every month
• Length of Service Holiday Scheme – Awarding up to an additional 5 days paid leave per year with continued service, above Statutory Entitlement
• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Sleep-in supplement of £60 per shift for the hours between 11pm and 7am