Are you a confident, child-centred practitioner ready to step into a senior care role where your voice and values matter? This is a brilliant opportunity to lead by example in a provider that places participation, rights, and trauma-informed care at the centre of everything they do.
About the Role:
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Provide day-to-day care and therapeutic support in solo EBD settings
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Act as lead mentor and guide across a small, stable team
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Contribute to in-house education and mental health resilience programmes
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Uphold high standards of safeguarding and participation
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Lead shifts and play an active role in reflective team culture
What Makes This Exciting:
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Work in solo homes with high staffing ratios and individualised approaches
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First 3 months focused on building trust and consistent presence
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Unique focus on rights-based care and youth participation
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Opportunity to shape daily life and education with young people who’ve been let down elsewhere
About You:
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Experience in residential childcare, ideally solo or EBD
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Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (required)
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Driving licence (essential for multiple sites/outdoor activities)
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Calm, confident leadership style with a passion for making change
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Strong belief in young people’s potential and capacity to thrive
Why Join:
✅ Rights-focused, values-led organisation with strong participation ethos
✅ Flexible rota and supportive leadership with low staff turnover
✅ Career development into Deputy, Registered Manager or specialist roles
✅ Therapeutic practice integrated into daily routines—not just policy
✅ Regular debriefs, team support, and autonomy in your role
How to Apply:
This is a fantastic opportunity to build your leadership while staying close to what matters—working directly with young people. Contact us on 01257 824431 to discuss this opportunity further.
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