Job Title: Senior Childcare Practitioner
Location: Cramlington (NE23)
Salary: £27,144 (36-hour contract) OR £36,192 (48-hour contract) + sleep-in payments
Hourly Rate: Competitive, based on contracted hours
Working Hours / Shift Pattern: Condensed shifts of two days on, four days off
Employment Type: Permanent
Sleep-ins: Approx. 6 to 8 sleep-ins per month included in rota, paid at £52 per sleep
Service: Children’s Residential Home
Service Users: Children and young people aged 7 to 17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Mild Learning Difficulties
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare OR Level 3 Children & Young People Workforce Diploma (social care pathway). Level 3 Adult Social Care may be considered where direct children’s residential experience can be demonstrated
Experience Required: Experience within Residential Children’s Services or a similar setting supporting children with challenging behaviours
The Home:
Our client provides specialist residential care for children and young people in a nurturing, structured, and supportive environment focused on achieving positive long-term outcomes.
Number of beds: Not provided
Ofsted rating: Good across the group, with a clear ambition towards Outstanding
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for experienced and resilient childcare professionals who are passionate about improving the lives of children and young people.
The successful candidate will:
Hold a relevant Level 3 qualification
Have experience working with children with emotional and behavioural needs
Hold a full UK driving licence
Be mature, emotionally resilient, and confident managing challenging situations
Be committed to delivering safe, therapeutic, and child-centred care
Who you will be working for:
Company type/size: Medium-sized, privately owned family business
Number of homes: 5 to 10 children’s homes
Other services: Residential care, educational support, therapeutic services, supported living
Future plans: Continued expansion across the North East and North West to support more children and young people
Why this home & company:
Established provider with strong Ofsted performance
Clear progression opportunities into Deputy Manager, Registered Manager, and Regional roles
Excellent investment in training and career development
❤️ Strong health and wellbeing support
Family-owned organisation with supportive values-led leadership
Progression:
Clear internal progression pathways into leadership and senior management positions for high-performing team members.
Training / qualifications:
Comprehensive induction programme
Structured welcome programme
Access to a dedicated Training Academy
Ongoing professional development support
Benefits:
Excellent health and wellbeing package
Discounted gym memberships
Auto-enrolment pension scheme
Additional annual leave after 2 years’ service
Further additional leave after 5 years’ service
Ethos:
Dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people through nurturing, consistency, and high-quality care.
Culture:
Supportive, child-focused, ambitious, and committed to professional development.
Sponsorship is not available.
Individuals with only CQC experience and / or who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home will not be considered.
How to apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s dedicated team, apply today.
To apply, click the apply button or contact us for more information.
For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact: [email protected]
