Senior Care Practitioner

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Senior Residential Care Practitioner to assist our residential care team in providing a nurturing and supportive environment for young people in our care.

In this role you will participate in overseeing daily operations, providing guidance and support to staff members, and ensuring the well-being and development of the young people under your care.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Supervise residential childcare staff, providing direction, support, and mentoring to ensure the highest quality of care for our young people.


• Developing and implementing individual care plans for each young person


• Coordinating and participating in the day-to-day activities of the residential home, including mealtimes, recreational activities, and bedtime routines.


• Acting as a key point of contact for young people and their families


• Monitoring and assessing the progress and well-being of the young people, documenting observations and reporting any concerns to appropriate authorities.
  
  Mandatory: Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare or NVQ equivalent


• 2 years residential experience


• A big heart and passion to make a difference to the residents' lives.


• Patience, resilience, and calmness.
  
  Acorn Education are recruiting Senior Residential Care Practitioner to join our team in the Shrewsbury region.


Our residential home, has a capacity of 4 and supports young people from the ages of 7-18 build incredible futures by giving them opportunities, developing their life skills and personal interests.

This home is based in Shrewsbury and is within commuting distance from Nantwich, Whitchurch, Telford, Shifnal and surrounding villages

Our homes are friendly and fun, and though there are challenges too, everything we do is dedicated to creating rewarding experiences - for those we look after and for everyone in our team!

And that's not all, we place the outcomes of our young people in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others., Acorn Education is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a free fully Enhanced DBS and reimbursement of the Update Service fee.

Essential: A full UK driving licence, access to own vehicle, and the Right to Work in the UK

We want our young people to have the best support possible, and therefore our colleagues' wellbeing is important to us. When you join our family, you'll receive an exceptional rewards package including:

• Basic Salary: £25,833.60 per annum

+ Sleep-ins paid at £45.00 per night

• Life Assurance


• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions


• Earn £1000 by referring a friend


• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks


• Benefits packages buying additional leave etc


• Car scheme