Job Description

I am actively seeking a skilled, compassionate child centred Senior Child Care Practitioner to join a lovely and supportive children's service in DERBY, this service provides essential and valuable care to children and young people aged 8 to 17 years who have complex, mental health and EBD needs.

You will become a pivotal part of an established, care focussed organisation who is committed to making a difference to the lives of the young people they support. A forward-thinking organisation, this is reflected in their work practices, training and professional development.

Working closely with the registered and deputy manager, and effectively leading a team of care and support staff, you will deliver care and support in line with both OFSTED and company guidelines. You will provide a nurturing and therapeutic environment which fosters emotional, social and physical wellbeing and development.

Within your role as a Senior Child Care Practitioner, you will lead shifts and offer direct support to the staff team. Staff supervisions, report writing, care and support planning and behaviour management are all a key part of the senior support worker role.

Your extensive knowledge, skills and experience will be rewarded with a highly competitive salary and sleep in allowance, as well as a generous annual leave allowance and continued training and development. Genuine career progression opportunities are also available within this market leading organisation.

For your support and commitment, your salary will be between £25,261 to £26,261 including your complex care and sleep in allowance and depending on your experience. You will also get a holiday allowance and pension plan, as well as career development and the opportunity to complete your NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management.

To be successful within this role you must have at least 12 months experience in children's services and hold your QCF level 3 in children's residential or have an equivalent. Have be a driver.

If this sounds like an ideal next career step then please APPLY TODAY or call our Birmingham Care office on 0121 480 8217