Child & Youth Residential Practitioner

Southwark Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development

Pay scale progression

Local authority benefits

Professional supervision

Job summary

Southwark Council is seeking a Residential Practitioner to create a person-centred, safe and nurturing environment for children and young people, offering bespoke support to promote well-being and rights. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop care plans and support development.

Responsibilities include organising group activities, maintaining records, and ensuring safeguarding compliance while helping youth build skills, friendships and confidence.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for helping children and young people.
• RCF Level 3 qualification or equivalent, or commitment to undertaking course.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism.
• Patience and resilience for challenging behaviours and trauma.
• Strong safeguarding understanding.

Responsibilities

• Develop personalised care plans to support the unique needs of each child.
• Create a safe and respectful environment fostering children’s personal growth
• Offer emotional support and guidance, helping young people understand and address their behaviours.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including therapists, teachers psychologists, and social workers.
• Organise and participate in group activities promoting social skills, self-esteem, and positive interactions.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to track children’s progress and to ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Safeguarding awareness

Education

RCF Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Southwark Council is seeking a Residential Practitioner to create a person-centred, safe and nurturing environment for children and young people, offering bespoke support to promote well-being and rights. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop care plans and support development.

Responsibilities include organising group activities, maintaining records, and ensuring safeguarding compliance while helping youth build skills, friendships and confidence.