Residential Care Practitioner

Title: Residential Care Practitioner - Children's Care Home

• Located in Burton on Trent
• Salary of £23,000 (unqualified) to £24000 (qualified), plus sleep in's are paid at an additional £60 per sleep 

Our successful Residential Support Worker will need to possess the following skills and attributes:

• Previous experience in children's care home roles is essential
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Familiarity with residential care principles is beneficial
• Level 3 or 4 in Residential Child Care (Children and Young Peoples Workforce), or a willingness to work towards this
• Ability to work shifts and sleep in the home overnight
• Must have valid Right To Work in the UK

What do you get in return?

• 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

As a Residential Care Practitioner your responsibilities will include:

• Working and supporting children and young people to create positive outcomes and promote independence.
• Direct practical interactions with children and young people including play, activities, cooking, personal care, engaging with the wider community, supporting educational and health needs.
• General house duties and maintenance
• Completing health and safety checks
• Budgeting
• Keyworking
• Advocacy
• Behaviour management
• Working to a high standard in line with OFSTED inspection framework requirements, Children’s Homes Regulations and the Quality Care Standards.
• Engage in Planning and implementation of care plans.
• Adhering to individual risk assessments.
• Working in partnership with other agencies.
• Report writing and attending reviews as required.

In order to be considered for this position or to obtain further information please contact the Health & Social Care Team on 01922 725445 and select option 5.

Alternatively, please submit your CV to care@tudoremployment.co.uk or Register Online - https://tinyurl.com/TEAHSCREG0