Childcare Practitioner

Lemontree Recruitment; Fontwell; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Company pension

Meals provided

Employee discounts

Free parking

Health & wellbeing support

Life insurance

Referral scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Lemontree Recruitment in Fontwell is seeking a dedicated Childcare Practitioner for a therapeutic residential care service supporting children aged 4–16 who have experienced trauma. You will provide consistent care, emotional support, and structured routines, working with colleagues in a reflective team to promote wellbeing and positive development.

Full training to Diploma level is provided after probation.

Qualifications

• Calm, patient, and emotionally resilient individuals.
• Consistent and supportive under pressure.
• Passionate about improving children’s wellbeing.
• Able to demonstrate maturity and responsibility.
• Ideally 1+ year’s experience supporting children (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Supporting morning, school, mealtime, and bedtime routines.
• Preparing meals and encouraging independence.
• Supporting school transitions and community activities.
• Engaging children in play, outings, and positive experiences.
• Helping manage emotions and behaviours in a safe, consistent way.
• Working closely with colleagues to maintain structure and stability.

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Childcare Practitioner – Therapeutic Residential Care (Full Time)

Location: Fontwell

Make a real difference in children’s lives

We are recruiting for a Therapeutic Childcare Practitioner to join a specialist residential service supporting vulnerable and traumatised children aged 4–16.

About the Role

You will support children who have experienced trauma by providing:

• Consistent care, nurture, and emotional support
• A safe, structured, and predictable environment
• Positive relationships that build trust and confidence
• Support with emotional regulation and daily routines
• Team-based therapeutic care in a reflective environment

Day-to-Day Duties

• Supporting morning, school, mealtime, and bedtime routines
• Preparing meals and encouraging independence
• Supporting school transitions and community activities
• Engaging children in play, outings, and positive experiences
• Helping manage emotions and behaviours in a safe, consistent way
• Working closely with colleagues to maintain structure and stability

What We’re Looking For

• Calm, patient, and emotionally resilient individuals
• Consistent and supportive under pressure
• Passionate about improving children’s wellbeing
• Able to demonstrate maturity and responsibility
• Ideally 1+ year’s experience supporting children (preferred)

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)

Training & Development

No Level 3 qualification? No problem.

Full training and support will be provided to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare after a 6-month probation period.

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Meals provided
• Employee discounts
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing support
• Life insurance
• Referral scheme
• Blue Light Card discounts