Residential Care Practitioner

Senior Residential Care Practitioner – Children’s Residential Home (Derby)

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Residential Care Practitioner to join a 2-bedded children’s residential home in Derby, supporting young people with complex needs in a safe, structured and nurturing environment.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: From £38,683.63 (increase after successful 6-month probation)
• Annual leave: 360 hours per year
• Structured rota and supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

Role Overview

As a Senior Residential Care Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the home, leading shifts, and providing guidance to staff while ensuring high standards of care are maintained.

Key Requirements

• Must hold one of the following:
  • Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner
  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care
• Minimum 1 year experience working in children’s residential care
• Minimum 1 year experience managing or supervising a team
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

Working Pattern

• Approx. 56.4 hours per week (including sleep-ins)
• Shift pattern:
  • 08:00 start – late shift + sleep
  • Morning handover the following day (08:00–08:30)
• 3-week rolling rota
• Approx. 10 shifts per month
• Includes training and team meetings (approx. 244.5 hours/month total)

If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.