Job Description

Are you passionate about changing young lives for the better? Do you want to be part of something meaningful, where your voice matters, and your impact is real?

We are a small, passionate and non-corporate care provider, based in beautiful Devon, who strive to create a safe, homely and welcoming environment for young people to thrive and in our small way, make a positive difference to their lives, now and in future.

What is the role

"We are a second family, not just for the children, but for each other as well"

You will be working as part of a small team in our 2 bed Ofsted registered children's home, where each day is varied and full of purpose. We work together to make the homes feel as homely and "normal" as possible. Cooking, cleaning, food shopping and normal routines are part of what we do, but we also have plenty of time for days out, laughter and holidays! As a senior practitioner, you will also have some extra responsibilities such as working alongside the management team to support the running of the home and working towards doing supervisions for RCW's and some on-call duties.

What can we do for you

"This is not just another care job; this is a career"

We are passionate about developing our own team members and future managers, and we feel that development pathways and the amazing and ongoing career opportunities in this industry are often overlooked. We are committed to developing our team members in whatever direction they choose to take; whether you want to progress through to management positions, or you want to specialise in a particular area of interest, we want to be the wind in your sails!

You will be provided with full initial training and an extensive and fully supported induction program upon joining us. If you haven't already, in the first two years, you will complete a fully funded level 4 qualification within residential childcare to become a qualified practitioner, with scope to enrol in further qualifications as you move towards management positions. The sky really is your limit with your professional development, and we are here to support and guide you along the way.

We are strong believers in good work life balance, and we provide enhanced Annual Leave entitlement of 280 hours to support this. We are also invested in our team members' wellbeing, so we provide access to free external health and wellbeing services 24/7 and access to a wellness app that includes a range of resources from fitness to mental wellbeing support!

What can we do for you

"This is not just another care job; this is a career"

We are passionate about developing our own team members and future managers, and we feel that development pathways and the amazing and ongoing career opportunities in this industry are often overlooked. We are committed to developing our team members in whatever direction they choose to take; whether you want to progress through to management positions, or you want to specialise in a particular area of interest, we want to be the wind in your sails!

You will be provided with full initial training and an extensive and fully supported induction program upon joining us. If you haven't already, in the first two years, you will complete a fully funded level 4 qualification within residential childcare to become a qualified practitioner, with scope to enrol in further qualifications as you move towards management positions. The sky really is your limit with your professional development, and we are here to support and guide you along the way.

We are strong believers in good work life balance, and we provide enhanced Annual Leave entitlement of 280 hours to support this. We are also invested in our team members' wellbeing, so we provide access to free external health and wellbeing services 24/7 and access to a wellness app that includes a range of resources from fitness to mental wellbeing support!

About you

Due to the nature of this role, there are some mandatory requirements, and some other things that would just be really nice extras!

Requirements

Experience and a good understanding of working with children and young people in residential childcare

An understanding of trauma informed practice

The ability to lead a shift and provide guidance for fellow team-members A passion for supporting better futures for children and young people A high level of resilience and empathy Flexibility to meet the needs of the home; this role is 24/7/365! However, we promote a good work life balance so shifts typically run on a 2 on 3 off rota basis. Shifts are inclusive of a sleep-in element, just like you would go to bed at night at home. We too are flexible and do have part time rotas available. We can give you example rotas for full and part time positions on request, so feel free to get in touch and ask! Good literacy and administration skills are required, as part of the role would include filling in daily records for the children and being able to understand and update plans for the children as needed A Full UK Driving Licence is a mandatory requirement, to ensure we can get our children to where they need to be each day. Company cars are provided to utilise when on shift. These are automatic, so a Full automatic licence is not a problem! It is vital that we safeguard children and young people therefore the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, and the recruitment process adheres to the safer recruitment legislation
Desirable

A level 4 in residential childcare

A good understanding of legislation and regulations surrounding residential childcare

An understanding of, and ability to create and update, care plans and risk assessments

A love for the outdoors, and plenty of energy!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.00-14.50 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee mentoring programme Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 10/09/2025