Job description
Job Title: Senior Childcare Practitioner / Senior Residential Support WorkerWhere you will be based: Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireThe Service Users: Children aged 7 to 17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Mild Learning DifficultiesThe Company:
Size of company: Medium-sized
Type: Private
Number of children's homes in the group: 10+
Company Ofsted track record: Good across all homes and striving for Outstanding
Growth Plans: Currently expanding services to support more children and young people across The East Midlands and Northamptonshire
Ethos / Values: Dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for children, promoting a nurturing and supportive environment
What does Progression look like:Opportunities for career advancement within the company, including roles such as Deputy Manager and Registered Manager and Regional Managers
Working Week and Pay:
Hours: Condensed shifts of two days on, four days off.
Sleeps: Included in the condensed shift pattern
Salary: Up to £37,600 per annum inclusive of sleeps
Other benefits:
Excellent health and wellbeing benefits
Discounted gym memberships
Auto-enrolment into the Company pension scheme
Additional leave at 2 years and 5 years of service
Induction:An in-depth induction, welcome program, and fully supported development opportunities.
Training:Access to a comprehensive Training Academy for ongoing professional development.
What you will need/None-Negotiables:
Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Level 3 Children & Young People Workforce Diploma with social care pathway. (Level 3 Diploma in Adult social care may be considered if work experience with children can be demonstrated)
Experience: Ideally experience in the Residential Children's Services sector or similar setting working with children with challenging behaviour.
Driving Licence: Required
Fluent in English: Speaking and also the ability to understand different UK dialects.
Min Ageb> 22/23
How to Apply: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.
To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information.
For more information or a confidential chat, please contact El on:
Email: el@sgscare.co.uk
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Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Wellingborough
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 21-05-2026
- Profession type
- Counselling and Social Services
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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