Impactful Residential Childcare Practitioner (Apprenticeship)

East Sussex County Council; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council is recruiting a Residential Childcare Practitioner for our homes in St Leonards. You will support children with complex needs, contribute to their development and wellbeing, and lead on projects such as healthy eating.

We offer a comprehensive induction, an apprenticeship in the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, with off-the-job training and fees covered by the Council. There are development opportunities to progress within the service.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an integrated childcare team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities

• Support children's development and wellbeing.
• Lead on specialist areas and projects (e.g., healthy eating).
• Work with families and carers to help children thrive.
• Maintain professional standards and confidentiality.

Skills

Experience with children

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Diploma

Job description

East Sussex County Council is recruiting a Residential Childcare Practitioner for our homes in St Leonards. You will support children with complex needs, contribute to their development and wellbeing, and lead on projects such as healthy eating.

We offer a comprehensive induction, an apprenticeship in the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, with off-the-job training and fees covered by the Council. There are development opportunities to progress within the service.