Position: Residential Therapeutic Practitioner (Senior / Key Worker level) Location: Edgware, Greater London (in person) Contract: Full-time, permanent Shift pattern: 2 days on / 4 days off, including 2 sleep-ins. Weekends and bank holidays required. Salary: £16.00 £17.50 per hour + £60 per sleep-in Reports to: Deputy Manager / Registered Manager
About the role - Seeking an experienced and passionate Residential Therapeutic Practitioner to join our therapeutic SEMH provision in Edgware. You will provide direct emotional and therapeutic support to vulnerable young people who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences, working as part of a dedicated team to create a secure, nurturing and inclusive home environment.
Key responsibilities Provide direct therapeutic and relational support to young people, addressing their developmental and emotional needs Contribute to the development and implementation of care plans, promoting positive outcomes and progress toward educational and personal goals Maintain high-quality records, daily notes, incident reports and risk assessments Champion safeguarding and manage challenging behaviours effectively and therapeutically Support young people with daily living skills, education, health appointments and community access Work collaboratively with colleagues, the clinical team, social workers and other professionals Act as a positive role model and contribute to a stable, consistent home environment
Essential requirements (non-negotiable) Full UK driving licence (clean) this is mandatory Minimum 2 years experience in childrens residential homes Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (NVQ/QCF or equivalent) required Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs and/or complex trauma Ability and willingness to work the 2-on / 4-off pattern including sleep-ins, weekends and bank holidays Right to work in the UK Ability to reliably commute to / relocate for Edgware
Desirable Key worker experience Therapeutic, trauma-informed or behaviour-support training Previous experience in a therapeutic childrens home
What we offer Competitive hourly rate with additional sleep-in payments Company pension On-site parking Professional development and career progression opportunities Supportive team environment focused on making a lasting difference for young people
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