Job Description

Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner - Children's Residential Home

Location:

Tottenham

Contract:

Full-Time, Permanent

Salary:

31,200 - 32,200 per annum

Shifts:

Days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Change. Make a Real Impact.

Are you an experienced childcare professional ready to take the next step in your residential care career?

At

Liberi Care

, we are looking for a passionate and resilient

Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner

to join our Tottenham children's home. In this pivotal role, you will provide hands-on care, lead a team, and help create a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for young people aged 10-17 with emotional and behavioural needs.

Every day offers the opportunity to inspire change, support growth, and make a lasting difference in young lives.

Why You'll Love This Role

Leadership with Purpose:

Combine frontline care with mentoring and supporting your team.

Impactful Work:

Help young people build resilience, independence, and confidence.

Supportive Environment:

Join a collaborative, values-led team that encourages reflective practice and professional development.

Flexible Shifts:

Work a variety of days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

Your Role

You will provide both direct care and on-shift leadership, ensuring high standards and a safe, nurturing environment.

Focused Support for Young People

Build strong, therapeutic relationships through consistent keywork. Encourage daily routines, education, and positive engagement. Promote well-being using trauma-informed approaches. Monitor placement plans, risk assessments, and family contact. Liaise with external professionals to ensure joined-up care.

Leadership and Team Guidance

Lead 3-4 shifts per week, maintaining structure, consistency, and high-quality care. Deliver handovers, delegate tasks, and supervise Support Workers and agency staff. Mentor your team and foster a reflective, values-led culture.

Safeguarding and Behaviour Monitoring

Respond effectively to incidents, disclosures, and risks. Lead debriefs following challenging situations. Monitor safeguarding concerns such as CSE, absconding, or bullying. Maintain detailed and accurate records.

Compliance and Operational Duties

Oversee medication, logbooks, shift paperwork, and hygiene standards. Audit incidents, keywork sessions, and daily reports. Manage household safety and petty cash. Coordinate routines, appointments, activities, and special events.

What You'll Bring

Minimum 2 years' experience in residential childcare or a related setting. Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards it). Confident, compassionate leadership style with resilience under pressure. Strong knowledge of safeguarding and trauma-informed practice. Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills. Full UK driving licence preferred.

What You'll Gain

Competitive salary of 31,200 - 32,200 per annum. Clear career progression pathways. Strong support from experienced leadership. Collaborative, values-driven team culture. A meaningful role where your leadership directly impacts young people's lives.

Ready to Step Into Leadership?

If you're ready to lead with care, clarity, and purpose, apply today with your CV and take the next step in your residential childcare career with

Liberi Care

.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 15.00-15.50 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Referral programme
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) DBS Certificate registered to the Update Service (preferred) NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work Location: In person