Are you an experienced children's residential care professional looking to take the next step in your career?
We are recruiting for a Senior Residential Care Practitioner to join a children's residential home supporting children and young people with Learning Disabilities (LD), Autism and additional complex needs .
About the Role As a Senior Residential Care Practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care while providing leadership and guidance to the wider residential team.
You will support children and young people with their daily routines, emotional wellbeing, communication, education and development, while promoting independence and positive outcomes. Alongside your direct care responsibilities, you will lead shifts, support junior team members and help ensure the home operates safely and effectively in line with safeguarding requirements, care plans and organisational policies.
Key Responsibilities Lead shifts and provide guidance, support and direction to Residential Care Practitioners.
Provide high-quality, person-centred care to children and young people with Learning Disabilities, Autism and complex needs.
Promote a safe, nurturing and structured home environment.
Support young people with personal care, daily routines, education, activities and community engagement.
Encourage independence, choice, communication and the development of everyday life skills.
Build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people.
Implement and regularly contribute to individual care plans, risk assessments and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans.
Respond appropriately to behaviours that may challenge, using de-escalation and approved intervention techniques.
Act as a positive role model and support staff to maintain consistent standards of care.
Support the induction, mentoring and development of new and existing team members.
Maintain high safeguarding standards and ensure concerns are identified, recorded and escalated appropriately.
Complete and oversee accurate daily records, incident reports, handovers and other care documentation.
Support medication administration in accordance with training, policies a...
Senior Residential Care Practitioner in Stafford employer: Stratton Mills Recruitment
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Stratton Mills Recruitment Recruitment Team
