Children's Residential Care Practitioner - Full Time

Barracare Ltd.; Burnley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care organisation is seeking caring and sociable individuals for full-time roles in children’s care. Candidates should have a caring attitude and ideally experience working with young people. The role involves supporting vulnerable children with challenging behaviours. Successful applicants will undergo DBS checks and provide references. Benefits include casual dress and company events.

Benefits

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

On-site parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people in a similar setting is ideal.
• Successful applicants must provide satisfactory references and demonstrate relevant qualities.
• Candidates must undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Responsibilities

• Care for vulnerable children with challenging behaviours.
• Provide support and encouragement for personal development.

Skills

Caring attitude

Sociability

Energy and resilience

Education

Level 3 Children & Young People’s Workforce Qualification

GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Our Company

Barracare operates within the residential children’s homes sector. The organisation provides vulnerable children care at the highest level and has an ambitious growth strategy to achieve this on a regional scale.

The Home

Our homes are based in Lancashire in the town of Brierfield, and Calderdale in the town of Todmorden; they accomodate up to four children with challenging behaviours and emotional difficulties.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career and join a meritocratic organisation keen to reward high performance with professional development and upward progression.

We have roles available at all levels from entry level Care Practitioners to Seniors and Team Leaders, on a full-time and part-time basis.

The position attracts above-market remuneration.

The Individual

We’re looking for caring, sociable and energetic individuals. The role is demanding so you’ll need to be resilient and patient. Experience of working with young people in a similar setting is ideal.

We’re particularly interested in male, as well as female candidates, of all ages; providing a diverse range of role models for the children in our care.

Successful applicants are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure, provide satisfactory references and be able to demonstrate they have the qualities to succeed in this sector.

Requirements

• Level 3 Children & Young People\'s Workforce Qualification (Preferred)
• Residential Childcare experience (Preferred)
• GCSE or equivalent (Preferred)
• Drivers Licence (Preferred)

Job Type

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme