Job Description

Job advert for Inspirations Care Ltd 2025.

Summary

At Inspirations Care ltd we provide a high standard of care and support to children and young people who have emotional, and behavioural difficulties.

Starting salary is 25'396.80

to

30'721.60

per annum. In addition to this wage our

Sleep-in duty is an additional 71.28 per sleep (an additional 3'706.56 assuming one sleep per week)

and we offer a

bonus of 250.00

should you (once employed) introduce new staff.

We are seeking

Residential Care Practitioners, Senior Residential Care Practitioners

and

Night Care Awae Practitioners

to join our expanding team in one of our residential homes in Coalville, Leicestershire. Level 3/4 Diploma in children and young people is desirable however full training is provided. Full UK drivers licence is desirable.

Main responsibilities:

- Complete key domestic duties on a day-to-day basis that ensure a homely environment is maintained
- encourage the development of individual interests and attitudes by planning, organising and participating in activities
- To promote, safeguard, and protect the welfare of each young person in accordance with Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018
- To assess individual care needs and contribute to care plans and risk assessments
- Establish and maintain appropriate, professional relationships with young people
- Manage challenging behaviour positively, and assertively by working in line with specific behaviour risk management plans
- Consult with young people to promote a healthy lifestyle
- Participate in the development, implementation, and review of care packages through team meetings, and supervision
- attend and support young people in childcare reviews

All applicants must have:

- minimum one year experience working in a childcare setting supporting vulnerable children
- understanding and commitment to the role, which is 24/7/365 including weekends and bank holiday working
- Undertake sleep-in duty as part of a flexible roster
- Be capable of working on their own initiative to a high level of accuracy, maintain clear, neat records
- Have good inter-personal skills and be a positive team player
- Computer experience (word documents)
- The ability to complete daily records to meet statutory requirements
- Empathetic, caring nature, and a desire to help others
- Have good oral and written skills
- The ability to encourage, mentor, role model , and motivate young people
- A desire to learn as a comprehensive training package is required which includes the completion of a level 4 Diploma children, young people, and families practitioner award within two years of employment as this is a requirement of the Childrens Homes Regulations 2015
- Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and employment reference checks
- Applicants must be over 21 in line with legislative frameworks that govern our field of work (This is an exempt vacancy under the Employment Equality Act 2010 and Age Regulations Act 2006)

Benefits

-

250.00

Bonus for introducing new staff.

-.Nest pension scheme in place with generous employer contributions
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Free meals whilst on shift
- Accredited qualification Level 4 diploma and higher (level 5) dependent upon career

progression
- flexible working roster
- Promotion opportunities up to Registered Home Manager Level

Covid 19 Precautions

- high sanitizing and hygiene practices in place
- PPE provided
- Tests available on request

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 23,795.20 per year

Additional pay:

Loyalty bonus Performance bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food On-site parking
Schedule:

12 hour shift Weekend availability
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

residential or support child care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Drivers licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Insp June 2025