Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner
| Company: | Able Health Care Group Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.76 to £16.32 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | IP16 4HQ |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 24 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 23 Oct 2026 |
Summary
A Day in the Life of a Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner
You might start your shift by leading handover, allocating responsibilities, and ensuring care plans are followed. Throughout the day you’ll:
support children in daily routines, school transitions, and activities
provide guidance to colleagues, role-modelling best practice and trauma-informed care
respond calmly and consistently to challenging behaviour, promoting safety and stability
liaise with parents, social workers, and professionals as needed
maintain accurate records in line with Ofsted standards
help create a safe, nurturing home environment that promotes belonging and growth
provide sleep-in cover as part of the rota.
Your Role Will Include
Acting as the lead worker on shift, ensuring smooth running of the home
Supporting children to build resilience, life skills, and positive relationships
Helping implement care plans and behaviour management strategies
Providing advice, guidance, and encouragement to children in line with our therapeutic ethos
Supervising, supporting, and motivating colleagues to deliver consistent care
Contributing to activities, daily structure, and routines that help children feel safe and valued
Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and regulatory compliance
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