Job Description

Senior Therapeutic Residential Childcare Practitioner - Ofsted Regulated Children's Home

Location:

Merstham, Surrey

Contract Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Salary:

32,500 - 36,300 per year (including sleep-in payments)

Are you an experienced

Residential Childcare Worker

looking to progress your career into a

Senior Practitioner

or

Team Leader

position?
We are looking for a

Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner

to join our

Ofsted-regulated therapeutic children's home

in Merstham, Surrey. This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your residential childcare career, lead a supportive care team, and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.

About the Role

As a

Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner

, you will play a key leadership role within our therapeutic children's home, supporting and mentoring staff while providing high-quality, trauma-informed care. You will:

Lead and manage shifts within the children's residential home Act as a positive role model for staff and young people Deliver consistent, nurturing and structured care for children and young people Promote trauma-informed practice and positive behaviour support Supervise and mentor Residential Childcare Workers Contribute to care planning, risk assessments and Ofsted-compliant record keeping Oversee routines, activities, education and therapeutic interventions Help create a stable, supportive and safe environment where children can develop and thrive

Why Join Our Residential Childcare Team

Structured, Work-Life Balanced Rota

Our rota offers a consistent pattern of long days and sleep-ins (10:00am-11:00pm, sleep-in, 7:00am-10:30am), averaging 2-3 shifts per week, ensuring regular rest and recovery time.

Competitive Salary and Career Progression

We offer 32,500-36,300 per year (including sleep-ins), with clear pathways to progress into

Deputy Manager

and

Registered Manager

roles.

Therapeutic Environment

Our children's home provides a calm, countryside setting with outdoor space, gardens and therapy animals - supporting the wellbeing of both young people and staff.

Supportive, Values-Driven Team

Join a dedicated and reflective team who prioritise supervision, professional development, and high-quality residential childcare practice.

What We're Looking For

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

- essential

Experience in a children's residential care home

- essential Previous experience leading shifts or supervising staff Strong understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed care Resilient, compassionate and child-centred approach

Full UK driving licence

- essential Willingness to work long-day shifts including sleep-ins

What You'll Receive

Salary 32,500-36,300 per year (including sleep-ins) Consistent rota supporting work-life balance Comprehensive induction, training and professional development opportunities Clear career progression into management roles Staff wellbeing support and pension scheme The personal and professional reward of helping children achieve positive outcomes

Apply Now

If you are passionate about

residential childcare

, ready to progress into a

Team Leader

role, and committed to improving the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a short cover letter outlining why you are the ideal candidate for the

Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner

position in Merstham, Surrey.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,500.00-36,300.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension On-site parking Referral programme
Experience:

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

UK Driving Licence (required) NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work Location: In person