Job Description

Location:

Thomas Bata Children's Home

Salary:

32,510 - 37,000 per year

Hourly Equivalent:

15.63 - 17.79
Includes 2 sleep-ins per week (50 per extra sleep-in)
Full-time | 40 hours per week | Rota-based shifts

Step into leadership and make a difference.

We're looking for an experienced and compassionate practitioner to join our children's home as a Lead Residential Care Practitioner. You'll lead shifts, mentor junior staff, and ensure our young people receive the consistency, safety, and emotional support they deserve.

What We Offer:

50 per additional sleep-in Overtime available Time and a half on public holidays Double pay on Christmas Day & Boxing Day 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Extensive induction, reflective supervision, and leadership progression Opportunities to progress to Team Leader or Deputy Manager

Typical Shift Patterns Include:

8:00am - 11:00pm (followed by a sleep-in) 8:00am - 8:00pm 3:00pm - 11:00pm (followed by a sleep-in) Occasionally, waking nights (8:00pm - 8:00am) -- always planned in advance with you

CV expressions of interest close on Monday, 7th July at 9:00am.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a full application form.

The deadline for application form submissions is Monday, 14th July at 11:55pm.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 17th, 18th, or 21st July.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead shifts with professionalism, clarity, and consistency Provide trauma-informed care and behavioural support to young people aged 8-17 Delegate tasks and mentor junior staff during shifts Contribute to care planning, incident reporting, and compliance monitoring Support the Registered Manager and Deputy with inspections, supervisions, and audits

What We're Looking For:

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential) Minimum 2 years' experience in children's residential care Experience leading shifts and supervising others Confident in safeguarding, risk assessment, and regulatory expectations Full UK driving licence Emotionally intelligent, calm, and committed to high standards of care

Apply today

to join a values-led team where your leadership helps shape brighter futures -- one shift at a time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,510.00-37,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Tilbury: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you require a work permit or certificate of sponsorship (CoS)?
Experience:

Residential Support Work: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving License (preferred) Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/07/2025