2-Bed Children’s Residential Home
Starting Salary: £38,683.63 (rising after 6-month probation)
Are you an experienced residential childcare professional ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a Senior Residential Care Practitioner to join a warm, supportive 2-bed children’s home in Derby, where your leadership and care will make a lasting difference in young people’s lives.
The Role
As a Senior Residential Care Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, therapeutic care while supporting and guiding your team on shift.
You will:
* Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the home
* Provide a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for young people
* Support, mentor, and guide junior staff members
* Contribute to care planning and risk assessments
* Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
* Promote independence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing
What We’re Looking For
* Minimum 1 year’s experience managing or leading a team within children’s residential care
* Strong knowledge of residential childcare practices and safeguarding
* Relevant childcare qualification (as per regulatory requirements)
* Full UK driving licence (essential)
* Passion, resilience, and a genuine commitment to improving young lives
Working Pattern:
This is a full-time role based on a structured rota:
* 56.4 hours per week (including sleep-ins)
* Shift pattern: 08:00 – 11:00 (following day) with sleep-in and handover
* 3-week rolling rota, averaging 10 shifts per month
* Includes training, meetings, and development hours (approx. 244.5 hours per month)
Benefits:
* Competitive salary with progression after probation
* Generous annual leave: 360 hours per year
* Structured rota offering consistency and work-life balance
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Opportunity to progress within a growing organisation
Salary description
£38683.00 - £38683.00 per year