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Job Description Senior Therapeutic Childcare PractitionerFull-time | Average 40 hours per week + sleep-ins | Residential Setting | On-call dutiesDo you want to lead and make a real difference in the lives of children who have experienced trauma? We are looking forSenior Therapeutic Childcare Practitionersto join a specialist residential community where your experience, leadership, and care can transform childrens lives.In this role, youll provide nurturing, consistent care in a safe and therapeutic environment while also taking a leadership role on shift. You will guide children to understand their past experiences, manage their feelings, and build trust, self-esteem, and healthier relationships. Youll also mentor and support other staff, contribute to planning and reflective practice, and ensure that the home runs smoothly and safely.What youll doLead by example, modelling good practice and upholding the therapeutic ethosAct as shift leader, guiding and supporting staff, planning the shift, and providing on-call support when requiredProvide high-quality supervision and mentoring for staff, including new practitionersSupport children through consistent care, nurturing, boundaries, and attachment, and undertake Link Worker sessions to evidence outcomes and progressEnsure safeguarding, reporting, and recording procedures are adhered to and maintain high-quality documentationContribute to care planning, risk assessments, and positive handling plans, attending relevant statutory meetingsLead and participate in group sessions, activities, and creative play, tailoring experiences to childrens emotional and intellectual developmentOversee delegated areas of responsibility in the home, such as medication or fire safetyMaintain a safe, healthy, and stimulating home environment, replenishing resources and improving the physical space where neededWho youll work withOur residential team includes a Registered Home Manager, Therapeutic Home Manager, Deputy Home Manager, Senior and Therapeutic Care Workers. In the school, youll collaborate with Headteachers, Senior Therapeutic Education Practitioners, Behaviour Support staff, and Therapeutic Education Practitioners. Wider support comes from leadership, therapies, administration, housekeeping, maintenance, cleaning, and catering staff all working together to ensure children thrive in a stable and nurturing environment.Supporting our staffWorking with traumatised children can be emotionally demanding. We provide regular supervision, group reflection, clinical discussions, and access to professional therapy or analysis. Internal and external training ensures your ongoing professional development while supporting your emotional well-being.What were looking forExperience in childcare, including at least 1.5 years in residential or therapeutic settingsExperience in a senior or leadership role, providing guidance and mentoring to staffCalm, confident, resilient, and reflective approach to challenging situationsWillingness to work within a therapeutic frameworkLevel 3 Diploma in Residential ChildcareCommitment to at least two years in the roleAdditional detailsShift work including sleep-ins and on-call dutiesFlexibility required, including occasional overtimePhysically able to meet the demands of the roleDriving license and access to a car required for travel between locationsEnhanced DBS check requiredWhy join us?Take a senior role where your leadership and skills directly impact childrens livesComprehensive training, professional development, and strong therapeutic supportBe part of a reflective, collaborative team committed to creating meaningful, long-term changePlease send your CV now to be consideredJBRP1_UKTJ