Apple Care is a family-oriented company looking to recruit a Children’s Senior Care Practitioner for our therapeutic home.We started as foster carers in 2004 and, after a decade of fostering, identified gaps in the care system where the well-being of children and young people was not always prioritized. We are dedicated to making a positive impact and providing a nurturing, safe, and supportive environment where children feel loved and cared for.
At Apple Care Group, we specialize in working with children and young people aged 8-18 who have experienced early life trauma, neglect, or abuse, and who may face emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Responsibilities:
- Lead shifts by coordinating Residential Care Practitioners and managing shift events.
- Ensure risks are safely managed in line with company policies and procedures.
- Effectively communicate with the incoming staff team, providing a thorough account of the previous shift.
- Act as the case holder for designated children while supporting allocated Key Workers.
- Prepare written reports and documentation reflecting the progress of adolescents for planning meetings and reviews.
- Set up, coordinate, and review children’s files, care plans, risk assessments, behavior management plans, healthcare documentation, and more.
- Ensure the health and safety of all children, staff, and visitors during your shift, and report hazards in line with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
- Undertake relevant training to enhance your role.
- Attend staff meetings and act as a positive role model for children during meetings.
- Contribute to direct work sessions (both individual and group) to achieve optimal outcomes for the children.
- Address behavioral challenges from adolescents in a calm, non-confrontational, and constructive manner.
- Contribute to educational meetings for the young people.
Salary:
£14 - £16 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications.
Working Hours (Shift Work):
Long days, Early, Late, and Sleeps.
Requirements:
- Enhanced DBS check.
- Must be aged 21 or over.
- Full Driving Licence and able to drive (Preferable)
- Experiencia
- Se requiere
- Idiomas
- Inglés – Avanzado
- Jornada
- Completa
- Salario
- 14 £ – 16 £ por hora
Willen Park Avenue, MK15 9JS, Willen Park
Residential Care • 1-10 empleados
En JOB TODAY desde diciembre, 2025
Al Barr Care is a family-oriented company looking to recruit for our Children’s Residentialtherapeutic home. We are committed to making a positive difference, providing a homely environment where children feel safe, loved, and nurtured.
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