Therapeutic Residential Practitioner

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the dedication, resilience, and commitment to support children and young people in reaching their full potential? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role
This excellent provider of therapeutic residential care for young people is currently recruiting for a Therapeutic Residential Practitioner to join its amazing team. As a Therapeutic Residential Practitioner, you will provide essential emotional, social, educational, and physical support to young people in our client’s care. You will play a crucial role in helping them achieve positive outcomes while ensuring compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations and Care Standards 2015 and OFSTED requirements.

You will be based at one of the residential homes in the West Midlands, but flexibility is essential, as you may be required to work at other locations within the organisation when needed. This role requires a therapeutic residential practitioner who will complete “Sleep-ins” as this is a pivotal part of this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality therapeutic care and support to young people.
• Act as a positive role model, encouraging positive behaviour and personal development.
• Establish and maintain appropriate routines, boundaries, and expectations.
• Support the educational development and achievements of the young people in care.
• Act as a Key Worker, contributing to individual care plans and attending child care reviews.
• Participate in social, recreational, and educational activities, encouraging young people’s engagement.
• Collaborate with parents, partner agencies, and professionals to promote the well-being of young people.
• Ensure all record-keeping is completed to a high standard and within required timeframes.
• Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and annual holidays.
• Stay up to date with relevant legislation, policies, and best practices in child care.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people in a residential or therapeutic setting (preferred but not essential).
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to work as part of a team while using initiative to respond to challenges.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A willingness to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and overnight stays.
• A full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential).

What They Offer:

• Fully funded training and development opportunities, including NVQ/QCF qualifications.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression.

 Rate of pay dependent on level of experience and qualification.

If you are a therapeutic residential practitioner or RSW looking for your next challenge, apply today! Contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information or click “Apply Now.” Not the role for you? Ask our team about other opportunities or refer a colleague and earn a fantastic referral scheme.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.