Senior Residential Care Practitioner - Solihull

Tudor Employment Agency are currently recruiting for a Senior Residential Care Practitioner for a Children’s Care Home in Solihull.

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We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Senior to support children and young people in a residential care setting. Your role will focus on creating positive experiences, promoting independence, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.

Duties will include:

* Supporting and engaging with children and young people through activities, play, cooking, and personal care

* Encouraging independence and involvement in the wider community

* Helping with education, health needs, and advocacy

* Leading and supervising a team, providing guidance and support

* Planning and managing staff shifts

* Supporting team development through supervisions and training

* Assisting with the daily running of the home and following senior management decisions

* Ensuring the home is safe and well-maintained, including health & safety checks

* Managing budgets and resources

* Keeping accurate records, writing reports, and attending meetings

* Working with external agencies and professionals

* Creating, updating, and following care plans and risk assessments

In order to be considered:

* NVQ Level 3 Children’s residential Or NVQ Level 3/4 Children, Young People & Family Practitioner

* Experience in a children\’s home setting

* Supervisory experience

* Passion to help nurture young people

* Be able to work shift patterns including sleep ins

* Full, UK Driving License

Benefits:

* Competitive salary

* Opportunities for personal and professional development

* Funded training

* Voucher scheme for bank holiday & festive period working

* Birthday rewards scheme

* Employee recognition rewards scheme

* Funded DBS and Update Service

* 28 Days per year annual leave

* Incremental holiday increases after 1 year

Hours of Work: 8am – 10pm (2 on / 4 off) (between 6-8 sleep in’s per month)

Salary: £28,000 per annum / sleep in’s are paid at an additional £60 per sleep