A Day in the Life of a Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner
You might start your shift by leading handover, allocating responsibilities, and ensuring care plans are followed. Throughout the day you’ll:
- support children in daily routines, school transitions, and activities
- provide guidance to colleagues, role-modelling best practice and trauma-informed care
- respond calmly and consistently to challenging behaviour, promoting safety and stability
- liaise with parents, social workers, and professionals as needed
- maintain accurate records in line with Ofsted standards
- help create a safe, nurturing home environment that promotes belonging and growth
- provide sleep-in cover as part of the rota.
Your Role Will Include
- Acting as the lead worker on shift, ensuring smooth running of the home
- Supporting children to build resilience, life skills, and positive relationships
- Helping implement care plans and behaviour management strategies
- Providing advice, guidance, and encouragement to children in line with our therapeutic ethos
- Supervising, supporting, and motivating colleagues to deliver consistent care
- Contributing to activities, daily structure, and routines that help children feel safe and valued
- Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and regulatory compliance
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Contact Details:
Able Health Care Group Ltd Recruitment Team
