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
