Job Overview
Rose House is looking for a committed and empathetic Senior Care Practitioner to join our residential children's care team. In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in delivering outstanding care and support to young people within our home. We are seeking someone dedicated to creating a secure and nurturing environment, who can communicate effectively with both staff and children.
Duties
- Offer personalised support to children, fostering their emotional and social development
- Assist with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal care, and organisation of leisure activities.
- Implement and review care plans in collaboration with other professionals and families.
- Support children during outings and appointments, including driving when necessary.
- Maintain clear communication with colleagues, families, and external agencies regarding progress and needs.
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children at all times by adhering to health and safety protocols.
- Record observations, incidents, and progress accurately using IT systems and documentation tools.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the care team, ensuring consistent delivery of exceptional care standards at all times.
- Create, implement, and regularly update personalised care plans to address the unique needs of each child in our care.
- Cultivate a nurturing and encouraging atmosphere that supports the well-being and personal growth of every young person.
- Organise routine team meetings to review progress, address any issues, and develop strategies for ongoing improvement.
- Keep thorough and up-to-date records detailing each child’s progress, incidents, and any amendments to care plans.
- Ensure all practices within the home comply with current legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Support the onboarding and training of new staff, encouraging continuous professional development across the team, providing reflective supervision and debriefs.
- Drive company vehicles when required, either to transport children or to attend external meetings.
Qualifications and Desired Experience
- Experience working with children or in childcare settings is highly desirable, including SEN schools.
- Valid driving licence with the ability to drive children to appointments or activities
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively liaise with families, external professionals and team members.
- Knowledge of child development principles and care planning processes
- Proficiency in IT systems for record keeping and reporting purposes
- Compassionate nature with excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work flexibly according to rota requirements, including occasional evenings or weekends if needed
- The successful candidate will exhibit strong leadership abilities, inspiring and guiding the team to consistently deliver high standards of care.
- A thorough understanding of care plans, alongside the flexibility to tailor them to meet each individual’s unique needs, is crucial. Competency in IT is also necessary to ensure accurate and up-to-date record-keeping and documentation.
This role is ideal for individuals passionate about supporting children's growth and development within a professional environment that values dedication, empathy, and teamwork.
If you are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children and possess the skills to lead a committed care team, we invite you to apply for the position of Children’s Senior Child Practitioner at Rose House.
Pay: £13.21-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Paid training
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a driving license?
- Do you require sponsorship?
- Do you hold Level 3/4 in Working with Children & Young People in a Residential Setting and/or NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care?
- How many years
Work Location: In person
