Senior Therapeutic Child Care Practitioner Location: Hartlepool - Based in a Residential Childcare Setting Salary: 30,014.40 per annum ( 15.60/hour) + sleep-ins, mileage, and overtime (paid at time and a half) Full-time Permanent Includes sleep-ins and shift workAre you passionate about making a real and lasting difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have the experience and leadership skills to provide therapeutic care and guide a team within a residential childcare setting? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Therapeutic Child Care Practitioner to join a dedicated and supportive team in a well-established residential children''s service.About the Role As a Senior Practitioner, you''ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of the children in your care. You will lead by example, provide structure and consistency, and work closely with families, professionals, and your team to deliver the highest standards of care. You''ll also be responsible for mentoring staff, deputising in the absence of management, and contributing to the effective delivery of care plans, safeguarding practices, and personal development programmes for young people.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and supervise a small team to implement daily care plansAct as a positive role model and promote high standards of professional practiceTake responsibility for key working duties, including care planning and progress reportingEnsure medi