Residential Care Practitioner - Walsall

OverviewTudor Employment Agency are currently recruiting for a

Residential Care Practitioner

for our client based in Walsall.

Our client is a provider of care and support to children and young people who have complex mental health disorders, learning disabilities, and emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Salary for

Residential Care Practitioner : £35,809 - review available after 6 months

Responsibilities

Safeguard young people through risk management and promote trust, positive relationships, and safe social interactions

Deliver nurturing, therapeutic care and support daily routines, including transport to school, appointments, and family contact

Encourage educational engagement and hobbies; support with tuition and homework

Maintain a clean, safe home environment, including domestic tasks and overseeing chore rotas

Work independently and as part of a team, always maintaining confidentiality and reporting concerns promptly

Participate in supervision, training, and complete required qualifications (e.g., Level 4 Diploma) within set timeframes

Complete all records and reports in line with policies, procedures, and deadlines

Stay compliant with regulatory standards (e.g., Ofsted) and keep up to date with policies, legislation, and care documentation

Act as key worker, leading on care planning, assessments, and reviews for assigned young people

Conduct regular supervisions with Residential Care Practitioners (RCPs)

Perform additional tasks as directed by your Line Manager to support the home’s operation and young people’s well-being

Essential Skills / Qualifications / Experience

Working towards or completed Level 3 diploma in Children’s and Young People workforce or Level 4 Children

Current, clean UK driving licence

Enhanced DBS

Right to Work in the UK

One year’s relevant experience within alternate social care setting e.g. adult LD, substance misuse support, domestic abuse or an understanding of the challenges young people and carers face within a residential care setting

Working Rota56.5 hours per week inclusive of sleeps (08:00-23:00 plus sleep and half an hour handover the next day 08:00-08:30).

The employee''s shifts are based on a 3-week rolling rota working alongside their senior co-worker, averaging at 10 shifts per month, equates to 244.5 hours per month.

How to ApplyIn order to be considered for the

Residential Care Practitioner

or to obtain further information please contact the Health and Social Care Team on 01922 725445 option 5 or ext 1004 or email care@tudoremployment.co.uk. Quoting Ref TEASUNRCPW/36

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