Childrens Residential Practitioner

Children’s Residential Practitioner
Location: Leeds
Client: Leeds city council
Contract Type: Temporary (3 months)
Hours:  Full time (37 hours)
Salary: 15.66 per hour (Umbrella)
Shift times: 09:30-22:00/ 09:30- 23:00- sleep- 07:00-10:00. Week 1- Mon/ Thu/ Sun. Week 2- Wed/ Sat. Week 3- Tue/ Fri
About the Role: You will support two young females (aged 15 and 17) who have experienced exploitation. The role involves fostering positive relationships, maintaining a safe and stimulating environment, and being a proactive part of a dedicated team. You’ll be expected to commit to a minimum 6-week rota and may occasionally wake up at work on your first day off.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key worker, implementing care plans and conducting risk assessments
• Provide personal care and emotional support
• Maintain accurate and GDPR-compliant records
• Manage challenging behaviour using restorative approaches
• Administer medication in line with policy
• Lead and participate in planning activities for young people
• Supervise and appraise staff, and contribute to recruitment and training
• Liaise with professionals and families to sustain support networks
• Take responsibility for the home in the absence of senior management

Experience & Knowledge

• Experience working with young people or vulnerable adults with emotional or behavioural difficulties
• Ability to build strong relationships and engage positively
• Skilled in conflict resolution and de-escalation
• Understanding of safeguarding and restorative practices

Skills & Competencies

• Chatty, bubbly, and reliable personality
• Good sense of humour and team spirit
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Additional Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Registered Childcare (essential)
• Social work qualification (desirable but not essential)
• Driver (desirable but not essential)
• Willingness to work sleep-in shifts and flexible rota

Additional Benefits

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in young lives
• Supportive team environment
• Potential for contract extension

If you are interested in the role and would like to contact me for further information on the role you can contact myself on the details below.

At Service Care Solutions we also offer a £250 bonus for referrals! If you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive £250 at the end of their probationary period.

To apply for this role, or to refer someone else, then please do not hesitate to contact Jack at Service Care Solutions on 01772208964 or email on Jack.Lonsdale@Servicecare.org.uk