Senior Residential Care Practitioner – Solo Children’s Residential Home
Description
🌟 Senior Residential Care Practitioner – Solo Children’s Residential Home 🌟
📍 Location: Preston, PR2
🏡 Provision: Solo Children’s Residential Home (EBD, staffed 2:1)
🕐 Shift Pattern: 2 on / 4 off (includes sleep-ins)
💰 Hourly Rate: £14.20 – £14.70 (DOE)
💤 Sleep-ins: £65 per sleep
📞 On-call: £20 (Fri / Sat / Sun)
📅 Shifts per Month: 10–11
💷 Estimated Take-Home:
Approx. £30,500 base + £8,580 sleeps = £39,080
📋 Status: New home opening –
⚠️ Sponsorship is not available
You’ll be working alongside a passionate Registered Manager, supported by a highly experienced Responsible Individual and an Operations Manager who genuinely values and supports their teams.
🧒 About the Home
This is a brand-new solo provision based in Preston (PR2), supporting one young person with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). The service is designed for high support needs and will be staffed 2:1 at all times, offering a safe, therapeutic, and nurturing environment.
The home will open following successful appointment of a Core Team
👤 The Role
We are looking to recruit 2 experienced Senior Residential Care Practitioners who are confident, compassionate, and committed to delivering high-quality therapeutic care within a 2:1 staffing model.
✅ Essential Criteria
You must have one of the following:
• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or
• A Level 4 Diploma – Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (Residential Pathway), or
• Be currently enrolled on either qualification, even if not yet completed
And also:
• A full UK driving licence
✅ You’ll Also Need
• A minimum of 1 year’s experience working in residential childcare
• Experience supporting young people with complex needs
• A calm, resilient approach and strong safeguarding values
• Confidence working in a solo / high-support environment
📈 Why Join Maple House?
💡 Be part of a brand-new solo service with strong therapeutic intent
🎯 Work in a 2:1 staffing ratio for more meaningful, impactful care
📚 Access ongoing CPD and Level 4 training support
🚀 Excellent career progression opportunities as the service grows
🤝 Join a values-led, close-knit team focused on positive outcomes for young people
✨ Perks & Benefits
• Consistent 2 on / 4 off pattern for great work-life balance
• Competitive hourly rate + sleep-in & on-call enhancements
• Monthly supervision and clinical support
• Clear development and progression pathways
📞 How to Apply
If you’re ready to take the next step in your residential care career and want to help make Maple House a safe, nurturing place for a young person to thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
📞 Sam – 01423 393 019
📧 job@sgscare.co.uk