Senior Children's Care Practitioner

6 months ago


Leicester, United Kingdom The Tiger Group Full time

Are you over the age of 21?
- Do you have experience in Residential Childcare?
- Do you have experience working with Emotional Behavioural Difficulties?
- Is Safeguarding important to you?
- Do you truly want to make a difference in the day to day lives of young people?
- Do you want to be somewhere that you feel part of a family rather than just a number?
- **If you answer yes to any of the above questions, then please take the time to read this**_
- **Why Join us**:_

We are on the lookout for a dedicated, passionate team leader to join our dynamic and compassionate team who provide exceptional care for children in residential settings in your area. We are a leading organization committed to creating a nurturing environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.

As a Team Leader in our OFSTED regulated home, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of the children under our care. Your experience and leadership will contribute to maintaining a safe, supportive, and enriching atmosphere for our Children.
- **Key Responsibilities for this role**:_
- Provide leadership and guidance to support workers, ensuring a cohesive and collaborative team approach.
- Implement care plans and interventions tailored to the needs of the children.
- Foster a positive and inclusive environment that promotes the emotional, social and educational development of the children.
- Uphold high standards of safeguarding and adhere to relevant regulations and procedures.
- Engage in creative activities and play with children to promote their physical, social, and intellectual development.
- Implement routines, boundaries, and consequences appropriately and consistently, in line with the home’s policies and procedures.
- **Experience and Qualifications**:_
- A minimum NVQ Level 3 in health & social care or residential childcare or related degree or professional qualification in a relevant field.
- Practical experience of working effectively with children/young people in care with a range of complex needs, as well as previous experience of operational/staff management within a social care environment.
- Demonstrable knowledge of working with children and young people known to be vulnerable and/or who have experienced trauma, with the ability to develop and implement appropriate strategies.
- Understanding of Ofsted inspection frameworks and associated regulations.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £30,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

**Experience**:

- Residential Care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)
- NVQ Level 3 Residential Care (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Leicester (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Leicester: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person



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