Senior Childcare Practitioner

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Childcare Practitioner

Location: Sunderland SR2

Salary: £36,192 (Base)

Working Hours: 2 on / 4 off shift pattern

Number of Sleeps

Required:

8–10 per month

Pay Per Sleep: £52 per night

Service: Children’s Home

Service Users: YPs aged 7–17 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Mild Learning Difficulties

Qualifications

Required:

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent)

Experience in Years

Required:

Previous experience in residential childcare or a related field

Employment Type: Permanent

• Location: Sunderland (SR2)
• Type of YPs: EBD, Mild Learning Difficulties
• Ofsted Rating: Good across all homes

• ✅ Someone with a passion for making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people
• ✅ A calm, consistent and nurturing individual
• ✅ Must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• ✅ Must have a Full UK Driving Licence
• ✅ Must be 21 or over (Ofsted requirement)

• ❌ You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have a car
• ❌ You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care – this is not deemed equivalent
• ❌ You have only worked in healthcare, NHS, CQC or as a Nursery Practitioner – this experience is not suitable
• ❌ You require sponsorship –
  no sponsorship available
• ❌ You have only worked in a CQC setting and not an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home

Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children's Home will not be considered.

• 🌟 A well-established,
  family-run provider of residential childcare
• 🏠 Operates 10 homes across the North East and North West
• 🧠 Delivers wraparound care
  , including residential care, supported living, therapeutic support, and education
• 📈
  Expanding to support more children and young people
• 📊
  Consistently Good Ofsted ratings with strong focus on achieving Outstanding
• 💛 Values:
  Compassionate, Child-Centred, Committed to Positive Outcomes

• 🚀
  Clear career progression to Deputy Manager, Registered Manager, and Regional roles
• 🎓
  Comprehensive Training Academy for ongoing professional development
• 🤝
  Fully supported induction and mentorship
• 🎁
  Excellent staff benefits including:
  • Access to health & wellbeing support
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Company pension (auto-enrolment)
  • Extra annual leave after 2 and 5 years
  • Regular team recognition and celebration events

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.

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Sponsorship is not available