Senior Childrens Residential Practitioner

2 weeks ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Reed Full time

Reed is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Senior Childrens Residential Practitioner to join their team in Leeds. As a key member of the residential care team, you will play a vital role in supporting, encouraging, and safeguarding children and young people in their development.

This is a challenging yet rewarding role that requires a strong commitment to providing high-quality care and support to vulnerable young people. If you have a passion for working with children and young people and are looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the residential practitioner team in supporting, encouraging, and safeguarding children and young people.
  • Foster positive relationships based on shared daily life, routines, and established boundaries of acceptable behaviour.
  • Implement care plans, conduct risk assessments, and devise support and health plans.
  • Provide a safe, stimulating, and secure living and learning environment.
  • Work with professionals and communities to sustain links and understand past problems.
  • Nurture children's ambitions and support their learning both in and out of school.
  • Manage complex and challenging behaviour in a sensitive manner.
  • Take on day-to-day management responsibilities, including staff deployment.
  • Lead in the planning and delivery of opportunities for young people.
  • Supervise and appraise staff, participating in recruitment and training processes as required.
  • Administer medication and maintain accurate records in compliance with GDPR.

Requirements:

  • NVQ/QCF Diploma Level 3 in Residential Child Care.
  • QFC Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services Level 5 (or willingness to complete within 3 years, funded by the council).
  • Ability to travel and work flexibly, including on a rota basis and outside standard hours.
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in maintaining manual and digital records.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, child and adolescent development, and safeguarding principles.
  • Experience working with young people or vulnerable adults with emotional or behavioural difficulties.
  • Supervisory experience and commitment to team development.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (with the enhancements typical earnings are around £36,085 - £38,157)
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment.
  • Commitment to diversity and reflecting the population of Leeds.

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