🌟 Senior Residential Care Practitioner – Solo Children’s Residential Home 🌟
📍 Location: Preston, PR2
🏡 Provision: Solo Children’s Residential Home (EBD, staffed 2:1)
🕐 Shift Pattern: 2 on / 4 off (includes sleep-ins)
💰 Hourly Rate: £14.20 – £14.70 (DOE)
💤 Sleep-ins: £65 per sleep
📞 On-call: £20 (Fri / Sat / Sun)
📅 Shifts per Month: 10–11
💷 Estimated Take-Home:
Approx. £30,500 base + £8,580 sleeps = £39,080
📋 Status: New home opening – Ofsted registration expected end of August
⚠️ Sponsorship is not available
You’ll be working alongside a passionate Registered Manager, supported by a highly experienced Responsible Individual and an Operations Manager who genuinely values and supports their teams.
This is a brand-new solo provision based in Preston (PR2), supporting one young person with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) The service is designed for high support needs and will be staffed 2:1 at all times, offering a safe, therapeutic, and nurturing environment.
The home will open following successful Ofsted registration, anticipated by the end of August
We are looking to recruit 2 experienced Senior Residential Care Practitioners who are confident, compassionate, and committed to delivering high-quality therapeutic care within a 2:1 staffing model
You must have one of the following
• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or
• A Level 4 Diploma – Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (Residential Pathway), or
• Be currently enrolled on either qualification, even if not yet completed
And also:
• A full UK driving licence
• A minimum of 1 year’s experience working in residential childcare
• Experience supporting young people with complex needs
• A calm, resilient approach and strong safeguarding values
• Confidence working in a solo / high-support environment
💡 Be part of a brand-new solo service with strong therapeutic intent
🎯 Work in a 2:1 staffing ratio for more meaningful, impactful care
📚 Access ongoing CPD and Level 4 training support
🚀 Excellent career progression opportunities as the service grows
🤝 Join a values-led, close-knit team focused on positive outcomes for young people
• Consistent 2 on / 4 off pattern for great work-life balance
• Competitive hourly rate + sleep-in & on-call enhancements
• Monthly supervision and clinical support
• Clear development and progression pathways
If you’re ready to take the next step in your residential care career and want to help make Maple House a safe, nurturing place for a young person to thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
📞 Sam – 01423 393 019
📧 job@sgscare.co.uk
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.
