Part Time Therapeutic Care Practitioner

Job description

Therapeutic Care Practitioner

Skylight Homes – Stamford

Pay: £14.25 per hour plus £55 per sleep-in

Hours: 16 hours per week / 1 shift either a Saturday or a Sunday 7-10pm and a sleep in

Contract: Permanent, part time - 16 hours

Make a real difference to children's lives

At Skylight Homes, we provide a safe, nurturing home for children and young people who need it most. We're looking for caring, experienced and committed Therapeutic Care Practitioners to join our team in Stamford and help the children in our care feel safe, supported and able to thrive.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting children and young people with their emotional, physical and educational development, and their independence
• Being a positive role model and helping to create a warm, nurturing home
• Following each child's care plan, risk assessments and safety plans
• Supporting school attendance, homework, activities, holidays and family time
• Keeping clear, accurate records and reports, including daily petty cash records
• Carrying out daily and weekly health and safety checks
• Reporting any safeguarding concerns promptly
• Working as part of a close team to help the home achieve and maintain a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating

What we're looking for

• Applicants must be aged 22 or over. Staff with sole responsibility for the care of children in this home must be at least four years older than the oldest young person we accommodate, who may be up to 18.
• At least 12 months' experience of working with children or young people, ideally in residential childcare or a similar role
• The Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England), or a commitment to achieve it within two years of starting
• A caring, patient and resilient approach
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work as part of a team and stay calm in challenging situations
• Flexibility to work shifts of up to 16 hours, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins and on-call
• A full driving licence, and willingness to drive company vehicles, is desirable

What we offer

• A part time role
• Paid sleep-ins at £55 per night
• Full induction, mandatory training and ongoing professional development
• Funded Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare
• Regular supervision and support from an experienced management team
• Real opportunities to progress
• Holiday entitlement
• Workplace pension

Safer recruitment

Skylight Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with a children's barred list check, registration with the DBS Update Service, satisfactory references, a full employment history with any gaps explained, and proof of the right to work in the UK.

Staff with sole responsibility for the care of children in this home must be at least 22 years old, as they are required to be at least four years older than the oldest young person accommodated (up to age 18).

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Reference 225795136