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.

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.

In order to be considered for this position or to obtain further information please contact the Health & Social Care Team on 01922 725445 ext 1003 or email samantha@tudoremployment.co.uk.

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