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Apply for Children’s Senior Care Practitioner Position

  • Permanent

    Apply for our Permanent Children’s Senior Care Practitioner Position at Al Barr Care

  • Full Time

    Apply for our Full-Time Children’s Senior Care Practitioner Position at Al Barr Care

Children’s Senior Care Practitioner

Al Barr Care is a family-oriented company looking to recruit a Children’s Senior Care Practitioner for our therapeutic home.We started as foster carers in 2004 and, after a decade of fostering, identified gaps in the care system where the well-being of children and young people was not always prioritized. We are dedicated to making a positive impact and providing a nurturing, safe, and supportive environment where children feel loved and cared for.

At Al Barr Care, we specialize in working with children and young people aged 8-18 who have experienced early life trauma, neglect, or abuse, and who may face emotional and behavioral difficulties.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead shifts by coordinating Residential Care Practitioners and managing shift events.
  • Ensure risks are safely managed in line with company policies and procedures.
  • Effectively communicate with the incoming staff team, providing a thorough account of the previous shift.
  • Act as the case holder for designated children while supporting allocated Key Workers.
  • Prepare written reports and documentation reflecting the progress of adolescents for planning meetings and reviews.
  • Set up, coordinate, and review children’s files, care plans, risk assessments, behavior management plans, healthcare documentation, and more.
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  • Ensure the health and safety of all children, staff, and visitors during your shift, and report hazards in line with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
  • Undertake relevant training to enhance your role.
  • Attend staff meetings and act as a positive role model for children during meetings.
  • Contribute to direct work sessions (both individual and group) to achieve optimal outcomes for the children.
  • Address behavioral challenges from adolescents in a calm, non-confrontational, and constructive manner.
  • Contribute to educational meetings for the young people.

Salary:
Up to £32,850 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Working Hours (Shift Work):
Long days, early shifts, late shifts, and sleeps.

Additional Pay:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Performance bonus

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Company pension
  • Referral program
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness programs

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Requirements:

  • Enhanced DBS check required.
  • Must be aged 21 or over.

Application Questions:

  • Have you completed NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce?
  • Do you have a passion for making a difference in young people’s lives?

Experience:

  • At least 2 years of experience in children’s residential care (preferred).

License/Certification:

  • Driving license (preferred).
  • Enhanced DBS certificate (preferred).

Referral Program:
We offer a staff referral scheme, providing £500 for every successful candidate you refer who completes their probationary period.

If you’re passionate about transforming the lives of young people and ready to take on a leadership role in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!