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Senior Therapeutic Child Care Practitioner - Location: Hartlepool - Based in a Residential Childcare Setting. Salary: £30,014.40 per annum (£15.60/hour) + sleep-ins, mileage, and overtime (paid at time and a half). Full-time | Permanent | Includes sleep-ins & shift work. Are you passionate about making a real and lasting difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have the experience and leadership skills to provide therapeutic care and guide a team within a residential childcare setting? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Therapeutic Child Care Practitioner to join a dedicated and supportive team in a well-established residential children's service.
Job Responsibility
Lead and supervise a small team to implement daily care plans
Act as a positive role model and promote high standards of professional practice
Take responsibility for key working duties, including care planning and progress reporting
Ensure medication administration, health plans, and safeguarding procedures are followed
Contribute to reviews, care assessments, and liaise with external agencies
Support the promotion of education, well-being, and identity in young people
Maintain effective risk assessments and support behavioural management plans
Engage in recreational and community activities with children
Contribute to the upkeep and safe operation of the home
Requirements
Minimum 2 years' experience in a social care/residential childcare setting
Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Strong communication skills - verbal and written
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
A positive, resilient, and caring attitude
Full UK driving license and use of a car for work (business insurance required)
Ability to work shifts including sleep-ins
Nice to have
Recognised Social Work Qualification
Experience engaging with young people with complex emotional needs
Familiarity with therapeutic care approaches and multi-agency collaboration
What we offer
Competitive salary and enhanced overtime rates
Paid mileage and sleep-ins
Excellent training and development opportunities
Supportive and inclusive team environment
Opportunity to make a genuine difference in young lives