Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner

Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner – Greenleaf House

Location: Biggar, South Lanarkshire

Salary: From £38,325 to £42,901 OTE plus overtime at time and a half.

About Greenleaf: We specialise in solo placements for young people in care up to the age of 21 and adopt a therapeutic, trauma‑informed approach. We uphold the values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, and Respect.

Role Overview: You will be part of a unique team to facilitate excellent practice and shape the development of our service. As a Senior Practitioner you will lead high‑performing teams, ensuring safe, nurturing care for young people 24/7 and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide care and support to children and young people in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor care practitioners.
• Ensure the care team possesses the skills, knowledge and ability to care for children effectively.
• Support on‑call arrangements as a senior member.
• Assist with management tasks – finance, staffing, recruitment, training, and environment.
• Maintain and improve care standards and complete professional reports within agreed timescales.
• Contribute to the assessment process, delivery of support programmes, and record keeping.
• Participate in health and safety checks, de‑escalation and physical intervention strategies.
• Promote young people’s participation and maintain structure, boundaries, and routines.
• Support statutory reviews, emergency call‑out procedures, and cleaning and hygiene of the environment.

Ideal Candidate:

• Significant experience in a residential children’s home and supervisory capacity.
• SVQ 3 and HNC in social care (or equivalent). SSSC registration and PVG membership.
• Full UK manual driving licence and car insurance eligibility for company vehicles.
• Strong communication, teamwork, leadership, and safeguarding knowledge.
• Ability to work shifts, including evenings, sleep‑overs, and weekends.
• Knowledge of child protection legislation and crisis/intervention training.

Benefits:

• 29 days holiday entitlement, increasing every two years.
• EAP with 24/7 wellbeing line and free counselling.
• Company‑funded qualifications – SVQ 3/4, HNC in social services.
• Health Cash Plan (dental, optical, physio, 24/7 GP helpline).
• Greenleaf For You platform – savings and discounts.
• Progression pathways to managerial roles.
• Pension scheme with Nest Pensions.
• Complementary meals while on shift.
• Casual dress code.

How to Apply: Submit your application through our website  Referrals increase your chances of interviewing.