Job Description

Overview

We are looking to recruit committed and compassionate Residential Childcare Practitioners to join our new children's home upon registration. We are currently aiming for a potential start date in July 2025

Care Practitioners play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to children, ensuring their well-being and development through tailored practice.

Position requires strong communication skills, a passion for childcare, and development and the ability to work collaboratively with families and other professionals. Candidates must have experience with challenging presentations and work towards.

Accountable to

Seniors, Team Leaders, Deputy Manager, Register Manager and Responsible Individual.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement individualised care plans for children, focusing on their unique needs and developmental goals. Communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues to ensure a supportive and nurturing environment. Monitor children's and young peoples progress and adjust care and planning as necessary to promote optimal development. Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any concerns regarding a child or young peoples health or presentation. Collaborate with other professionals, such as educators and healthcare providers, to ensure comprehensive support for each child and young person. Engage children in activities that promote learning, socialisation, and emotional well-being.

Skills

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with children and families. A valid driving licence is preferred for travel between locations. Experience in childcare or working with children in various settings is essential. Familiarity with IT systems for record-keeping and communication purposes. Ability to create and implement effective care plans tailored to individual children's needs. A compassionate approach with a strong commitment to supporting children's growth and development.

Residential Care Provision

To work with children and young people according to the individual needs, providing focussed work as planned and directed. To assist in the co-ordination of activities and ensure that they are well managed and produce safe and consistent care. To contribute to the care planning of techniques where possible. To deliver a person-centred approach, always bring care back to being in the best interest To ensure that procedures for the security, monitoring, administration and control of medication is followed. To assist the managers in encouraging children to follow their own religion and cultural beliefs.

Personnel

To be adaptable in circumstances which require change whilst maintaining a child-centred approach. To assist Leaders and Managers in organising and delegating responsibilities where required. To always promote professionalism. To always role mode and lead by example. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and possess the skills outlined above, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Care Practitioner.
Please request candidate pack for full details.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract

Expected hours: 6 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Canteen Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekend availability Weekends only
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) NVQ in Children and Young People's or Equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Rosewood Family Care - RCP
Expected start date: 07/07/2025