Bradford Children’s Homes Senior Residential Practitioner (79212)
Children's Residential Services
Senior Practitioner

 Senior Residential Practitioner Grade: S01/S02 (SCP 23 to 28:   £30,151 - £34,723)

37 hours per week X 10 POSTS

Established Post

The Post holder will be expected to support the management of the team offering residential care in our Children’s homes. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team in our mainstream / specialist provision.

In addition to reducing the number of children and young people living in the homes we have reviewed our staffing levels and structures in our specialist homes. These are the homes caring for children and young people with the most complex and enduring needs.

The successful candidate will have:

• A relevant qualification: Level 3 diploma or equivalent (see job profile) and the commitment to undertake and achieve the Level 5 diploma within a specified time scale.
• At least 3 years experience of working with looked after children preferably in a residential setting.
• The ability to shift lead and work shifts including working evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required by the needs of the service. You will also be required to undertake sleep in duties.  
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• The ability to contribute to Regulation 44 and Ofsted inspections.
• The ability to use electronic systems.
• The ability to nurture and support your team to achieve excellence.

The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.  

The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.

An enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure & Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.

This post will be recruited via the Warner process, which means there will be a safeguarding interview as well as a formal interview and extensive checks.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Terri Denby on: 07890 971268 or email: terri.denby@bradfordcft.org.uk 

Closing Date: Ongoing

Please find attached the Job Profile:  Senior Residential Practitioner - JP.doc