Senior Childcare Practitioner - Children's Home

Job Title: Senior Childcare Practitioner
Location: Cramlington (NE23)

Salary: £27,144 (36-hour contract) OR £36,192 (48-hour contract) + sleep-in payments
Hourly Rate: Competitive, based on contracted hours
Working Hours / Shift Pattern: Condensed shifts of two days on, four days off
Employment Type: Permanent
Sleep-ins: Approx. 6 to 8 sleep-ins per month included in rota, paid at £52 per sleep

Service: Children’s Residential Home
Service Users: Children and young people aged 7 to 17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Mild Learning Difficulties
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare OR Level 3 Children & Young People Workforce Diploma (social care pathway). Level 3 Adult Social Care may be considered where direct children’s residential experience can be demonstrated
Experience Required: Experience within Residential Children’s Services or a similar setting supporting children with challenging behaviours

The Home:

Our client provides specialist residential care for children and young people in a nurturing, structured, and supportive environment focused on achieving positive long-term outcomes.

Number of beds: Not provided

Ofsted rating: Good across the group, with a clear ambition towards Outstanding

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for experienced and resilient childcare professionals who are passionate about improving the lives of children and young people.

The successful candidate will:

Hold a relevant Level 3 qualification

Have experience working with children with emotional and behavioural needs

Hold a full UK driving licence

Be mature, emotionally resilient, and confident managing challenging situations

Be committed to delivering safe, therapeutic, and child-centred care

Who you will be working for:

Company type/size: Medium-sized, privately owned family business

Number of homes: 5 to 10 children’s homes

Other services: Residential care, educational support, therapeutic services, supported living

Future plans: Continued expansion across the North East and North West to support more children and young people

Why this home & company:

🏡 Established provider with strong Ofsted performance

📈 Clear progression opportunities into Deputy Manager, Registered Manager, and Regional roles

🎓 Excellent investment in training and career development

❤️ Strong health and wellbeing support

👨‍👩‍👧 Family-owned organisation with supportive values-led leadership

Progression:

Clear internal progression pathways into leadership and senior management positions for high-performing team members.

Training / qualifications:

Comprehensive induction programme

Structured welcome programme

Access to a dedicated Training Academy

Ongoing professional development support

Benefits:

Excellent health and wellbeing package

Discounted gym memberships

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Additional annual leave after 2 years’ service

Further additional leave after 5 years’ service

Ethos:

Dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people through nurturing, consistency, and high-quality care.

Culture:

Supportive, child-focused, ambitious, and committed to professional development.

Sponsorship is not available.

Individuals with only CQC experience and / or who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home will not be considered.

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 dedicated team, apply today.

To apply, click the apply button or contact us for more information.

For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact: job@sgscare.co.uk