Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner in Bath

Purpose of the role
As a Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner , you will help create a safe, nurturing and supportive home for children and young people aged 8 to 18. Based in our small, family-style homes in Wellington and Bridgwater, Somerset , which support up to two young people, you will play a vital role in helping children develop confidence, independence and resilience.
Working within a therapeutic model of care, you'll provide day-to-day support, guidance and encouragement, building positive relationships and helping young people achieve their individual goals and aspirations. You'll act as a trusted adult and positive role model, contributing to a stable home environment where children feel safe, valued and supported to thrive.
As an Ofsted-regulated service, you'll work alongside a dedicated team to deliver high-quality care in line with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and our commitment to achieving outstanding outcomes for children and young people.
Key responsibilities
Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
Provide care, guidance and emotional support within a therapeutic environment.
Support education, health appointments, family time and community activities.
Promote independence, life skills and positive behaviour.
Safeguard children and respond appropriately to any concerns.
Complete records, reports and documentation accurately.
Work closely with colleagues, social workers, families and other professionals.
Contribute to a safe, stable and homely environment.
Participate in training, supervision and team meetings.
Qualifications and training
The postholder is required to hold, or to achieve within two years of starting in the role, the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) or an accepted equivalent. This requirement arises directly from the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and is a condition of working in a registered children's home rather than an optional development opportunity.
The role also requires completion of the home's mandatory training programme, which includes safeguarding, first aid, medication, therapeutic approaches to behaviour, and health and safety.
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