Casual Residential Children's Practitioner (Disabilities)

Norfolk County Council; Norwich; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Norfolk Pension Scheme

Norfolk Rewards

Job summary

Norfolk County Council is seeking Casual Residential Children's Practitioners to support children with disabilities. The role involves flexible hours across children's residential services, providing daily care and activities for ages 5–18, with training to handle clinical tasks where appropriate.

You will build positive relationships, maintain records and contribute to care planning, while safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for each young person.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or families.
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Office and business systems.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day care, support and supervision for children and young people with disabilities.
• Providing personal intimate care such as feeding, washing, toileting, dressing, hoisting and administering medication.
• Building positive, trusting relationships and acting as a strong role model.
• Supporting children with education, activities, independence skills and personal development.
• Working as part of a dedicated team to create a warm, caring and stable home environment.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care planning and reviews.
• Supporting children with complex emotional, behavioural or additional needs.
• Promoting safeguarding, welfare and positive outcomes for all children in our care.

Skills

Childcare experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Digital skills

Equality inclusion

NVQ3 Residential Childcare

Education

NVQ3 Residential Childcare

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Norfolk County Council is seeking Casual Residential Children's Practitioners to support children with disabilities. The role involves flexible hours across children's residential services, providing daily care and activities for ages 5–18, with training to handle clinical tasks where appropriate.

You will build positive relationships, maintain records and contribute to care planning, while safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for each young person.