Night Residential Children’s Practitioner Level 1 or 2 – The Den (8681)

Norfolk County Council; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Norwich seeks a Night Residential Children’s Practitioner to provide holistic care for young people with learning disabilities. The role requires a compassionate individual to support emotional and social development while managing challenging behaviors. Applicants should be motivated and resilient, capable of working night shifts and engaging in professional development. A supportive team and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing services

Pension scheme

Meals during shifts

Qualifications

• Proven ability to support children and young people with emotional and social needs.
• Experience managing challenging behaviors.
• Capability to provide personal intimate care as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in daily activities.
• Enhance independence skills of young people.
• Collaborate with families and professionals for best outcomes.

Skills

Empathy

Tenacity

Positive mental attitude

Resilience

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Child Care

Job description

Night Residential Children’s Practitioner Level 1 or 2 – The Den | 8681 | Permanent Contract | 25.66 hours per week | £25,584 to £32,654 per annum pro rata plus weekend enhancements | Grade E/G depending on experience and qualifications | Norwich

Young people are at the heart of our practice at Norfolk County Council. We have established key principles for our ideal worker to help children and young people flourish. Please read these requirements carefully and apply only if you can fully commit to them.

To apply, download an application form and attach it to your online application instead of your CV.

Our commitment at Norfolk County Council is to provide quality, holistic residential care for children and young people aged 05-17, aiming for excellent outcomes and lasting results. We are passionate about creating creative and ambitious opportunities for our young people. Our services are well regarded, and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best outcomes for children and young people.

The Den provides holistic care for young people with learning disabilities who have complex health needs and/or challenging behaviors. It has the potential to serve as a home for two young people or operate as a sole occupancy home.

We seek highly motivated, resilient, and positive team members with humor, tenacity, and empathy to support children and young people in reaching their full potential. We value your life experiences, energy, personal strength, and positive mental attitude. The role involves leading shifts and supporting junior staff.

Our team works across the whole week, including weekends and bank holidays, and may involve unsociable hours, night work, and sleep-ins. The post is primarily night shifts but also includes day work for training, development, and supervision.

Our practice approach is underpinned by Children’s Services practice vision ‘Vital Signs for Children’, emphasizing a whole system and family approach, relationship-based work, strengths orientation, and outcome-focused practice.

Following induction and training, duties include:

• Supporting children and young people with daily activities to develop emotional and social needs through positive relationships.
• Enhancing independence skills.
• Meeting diverse communication needs and acting on children’s views and wishes.
• Reporting and recording care aspects and developing professional skills.
• Managing challenging behaviors.
• Providing personal intimate care and/or nursing support as needed.
• Collaborating with families and professionals for the best outcomes.
• Working towards the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Child Care (paid for).

In return, we offer:

• A supportive team prioritizing your wellbeing and development.
• Generous annual leave plus options to purchase extra leave.
• Maternity, paternity, and adoption pay, with nursery facilities on-site.
• Support for caring responsibilities.
• Health and wellbeing services, including counselling and physiotherapy.
• NCC Pension scheme.
• Meals during shifts and cycle-to-work scheme.

To apply, download an application form and attach it to your online application. For an informal discussion, contact Nichola Hanton or Nicky Cornell-Blackwood at 01603692450.

Before applying, review the full Job Description and Person Specification via the provided links:

• Residential Children’s Practitioner Level 1
• Residential Children’s Practitioner Level 2

Benefits include competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, health and wellbeing services, flexible working, employee discounts, a Blue Light card, relocation expenses, and pension scheme options.

Existing Norfolk County Council employees can apply via myOracle using their @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email. Priority consideration may be given to current employees at risk due to restructure or in redeployment.

Closing dates: Redeployment - 14/08/2025 23:59; All other applicants - 24/08/2025 23:59.

Norfolk County is a vibrant area with a rich cultural heritage, a growing economy, and excellent opportunities for living and working. We serve over 850,000 residents and collaborate with various partners to deliver high-quality services.