Childcare Practitioner

Progressive; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in Sheffield seeks passionate individuals to support Children and Young People aged 12-17. The ideal candidate will assist with care, meet diverse needs, and promote self-esteem. Candidates should be willing to work towards a Level 3 qualification in Children Residential Childcare. Flexible shifts and a supportive work environment are offered, along with competitive salary and development opportunities.

Benefits

Employee benefits for health and wellbeing

Fully funded training and qualifications

Qualifications

• Willing to obtain Level 3 qualification in Children Residential Childcare.
• Genuine desire to improve lives and promote self-esteem.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with care for Children and Young People aged 12-17.
• Contribute to meeting physical, emotional, social, and educational needs.
• Build positive relationships and support development.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Resilience

Ability to work on initiative

Education

Level 3 Children Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

About Progressive Care

Permanent Full time NEW. As a national leader in Social Care for over 25 years, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our nurturing and empowering culture allows us to deliver exceptional services through our highly skilled, committed, and multi-disciplinary teams. We offer a range of services, including:

• Family Assessment
• Children's Residential
• 16+ Supported Living
• Learning Disabilities

All of our services are designed to provide safety, growth, and independence for individuals and families. Our mission at Progressive Care is to build trust, quality, and care. Every service we provide is thoughtfully designed to deliver excellence, consistency, and a meaningful impact. With a professional and person-centred approach, we ensure reliability and progress, creating lasting value for those we care and support.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the care and support of our Children and Young People aged 12-17 whilst ensuring that a homely environment is maintained.
• Contribute to meeting each child's physical, emotional, social and educational needs.
• Build positive relationships with children and support their development – whilst ensuring that they are kept safe.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to advocate for children's needs.
• Provide positive and meaningful life experiences for children to develop their skills and self-esteem.
• Provide calm and safe responses when Children and Young people are unable to.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary team to provide a nurturing environment in which young people can develop and thrive.
• Promote independence through care and support with daily tasks such as cooking, travel etc.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Be willing to work towards or already hold a Level 3 Children Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent).
• Have a passion to work with young people who sometimes demonstrate behaviours that challenge.
• Have a genuine desire to improve lives and promote self-esteem.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and empathy.
• Stay calm under pressure and work flexibly.
• Have an awareness of this client group and be able to work on initiative, whilst also possessing a sense of resilience.
• Possess strong written & recording skills.
• Be flexible to work across all different shift patterns for example "Waking nights, day shift and sleep in shifts where applicable".

Salary and Working Hours

£25,226 – £27,928 per year. Shift patterns include waking nights, day shift, and sleep-in shifts where applicable.

Career Progression & Development

• Support Worker
• Senior Support Worker
• Team Leader
• Deputy Manager
• Registered Manager
• Service Manager

Training & Qualifications

• Full induction program before you start.
• Service specific training to refine and enhance your skills.
• We fully fund your training and qualifications through our Nationally Accredited Training Centre.

Wellbeing Programme

• Access to excellent employee benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, and personal development.

Other Information

• Due to the nature of this role, Progressive Care conducts enhanced background checks through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) for all hired personnel.
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position, and all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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