A shift as a Lead Residential Childcare Practitioner is both challenging and fulfilling. As a leader, your day involves overseeing and guiding the residential childcare team, ensuring the smooth operation of the home. You provide supervision, support, and guidance to staff members, promoting a cohesive and nurturing environment. Alongside administrative responsibilities, you actively engage with the children, offering emotional support, and organising activities that foster their growth and development. Your role involves making critical decisions, resolving conflicts, and effectively communicating with various stakeholders, including the children, their families, and external professionals. With your expertise and leadership, you play a pivotal role in creating a safe, caring, and enriching environment for the children, facilitating their overall well-being and future success.