Job Title: Senior Childcare Practitioner
Location: Sunderland SR2
Salary: £36,192 (Base)
Working Hours: 2 on / 4 off shift pattern
Number of Sleeps Required: 8–10 per month
Pay Per Sleep: £52 per night
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: YPs aged 7–17 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Mild Learning Difficulties
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent)
Experience in Years Required: Previous experience in residential childcare or a related field
Employment Type: Permanent
The Home:
Who we are looking for…
✅ Someone with a passion for making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people
✅ A calm, consistent and nurturing individual
✅ Must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
✅ Must have a Full UK Driving Licence
✅ Must be 21 or over (Ofsted requirement)
Do not apply for this role if any of the following apply to you:
❌ You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have a car
❌ You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care – this is not deemed equivalent
❌ You have only worked in healthcare, NHS, CQC or as a Nursery Practitioner – this experience is not suitable
❌ You require sponsorship – no sponsorship available
❌ You have only worked in a CQC setting and not an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home
📢 Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children's Home will not be considered.
Who you will be working for…
🌟 A well-established, family-run provider of residential childcare
🏠 Operates 10 homes across the North East and North West
🧠 Delivers wraparound care, including residential care, supported living, therapeutic support, and education
📈 Expanding to support more children and young people
📊 Consistently Good Ofsted ratings with strong focus on achieving Outstanding
💛 Values: Compassionate, Child-Centred, Committed to Positive Outcomes
Why this Home & Company…
🚀 Clear career progression to Deputy Manager, Registered Manager, and Regional roles
🎓 Comprehensive Training Academy for ongoing professional development
🤝 Fully supported induction and mentorship
🎁 Excellent staff benefits including:
Access to health & wellbeing support
Discounted gym memberships
Company pension (auto-enrolment)
Extra annual leave after 2 and 5 years
Regular team recognition and celebration events
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.
To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information.
📩 For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact us at job@sgscare.co.uk
🚫 Sponsorship is not available
Mission statement...
To help SMEs get the talent they need to help grow their businesses.
Our promise…
Deliver a Passionate Manager, at a Realistic Price, who can hit the ground running, within 21 days; allowing you to continue to build, consolidate and progress your business.
So who are we…
We help SMEs in the Children’s Service Sector, who struggle to find highly skilled and experienced Middle and Senior Management within Budget.
