Senior Residential Care Practitioner – Solo Children’s Residential Home

🌟 Senior Residential Care Practitioner – Solo Children’s Residential Home 🌟

📍 Location: Preston, PR2
🏡 Provision: Solo Children’s Residential Home (EBD, staffed 2:1)
🕐 Shifts: 2 on / 4 off pattern – includes sleep-ins
💰 Hourly Rate: £14.20 – £14.70 (DOE) + £65 per sleep-in + £20 per on-call (Fri/Sat/Sun)
📅 Typical Shifts per Month: 10 to 11 shifts
📈 Take-Home Estimate: Approx. £30,500 Base and £8580 Sleeps = £39,080
📋 Status: New Home Opening – Ofsted registration expected end of August
⚠️ Sponsorship is not available

Work with a passionate Registered Manager who is supported by a very experienced RI and an Operations Manager who values and supports their team...

🧒 About the Home:

A brand-new solo provision located in Preston (PR2), providing specialist care for one young person with EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties). The service is designed for high support needs and will be staffed 2:1 at all times. The home is set to open following the Registered Manager's successful Ofsted registration, anticipated by the end of August.

👤 What We’re Looking For:

We are looking to recruit 2 experienced Senior Residential Care Practitioners who are confident, compassionate and committed to providing high-quality therapeutic care in a 2:1 setting.

✅ You must have:

• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Level 4 Diploma – Children, Young People and Families Practitioner or Be enrolled on either of these Diplomas's
• A Full UK Driving Licence

✅ You will also need:

• A minimum of 1 year working in residential childcare
• Experience supporting young people with complex needs
• A calm, resilient approach and a passion for safeguarding children

📈 Why Join Maple House?

💡 Be part of a brand-new solo service with therapeutic intent
🎯 Work in a 2:1 staffing ratio for more impactful support
📚 Access continuous professional development and Level 4 training
🚀 Excellent career progression as the service grows
🤝 Join a close-knit, values-led team focused on outcomes for young people

✨ Perks & Benefits:

• Consistent 2 on / 4 off pattern for excellent work-life balance
• Competitive hourly rates + additional sleep and on-call payments
• Monthly supervision and clinical support
• Opportunities for training and advancement

📞 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 nurturing and safe place for a young person to thrive — we want to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat:

📞 Sam – 01423 393 019
📧 samuel@sgscare.co.uk