Overnight Children's Residential Care Practitioner

Lincolnshire County Council; Boston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is inviting applications for a Relief Children’s Residential Practitioner at Haven Cottage in Boston. The role supports children and young people in overnight short breaks, with a 24-hour shift pattern including early, late and night duties and occasional sleep-ins paid in addition to salary.

No prior professional care experience is required as comprehensive training is provided; we seek individuals who are child-centred, reflective, dynamic, caring, kind, and

Qualifications

• Child centred: Recognising and celebrating individuality.
• Reflective: Able to see opportunities for new ways of thinking and working.
• Dynamic: Short breaks are a fast paced service delivery, with each day bringing new and exciting challenges.
• Caring and Playful Demeanour: Children are full of energy and love to explore and play.
• Kindness and Compassion: Essential for creating a secure, nurturing environment.
• Passion for welfare: An advocate for children’s holistic wellbeing.
• Boundary Settings: Establishing boundaries gently but firmly.
• Qualifications and Skills: Basic IT skills and knowledge / experience of the caring profession, along with a willingness to obtain a QCF qualification in working with children.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Job description

Lincolnshire County Council is inviting applications for a Relief Children’s Residential Practitioner at Haven Cottage in Boston. The role supports children and young people in overnight short breaks, with a 24-hour shift pattern including early, late and night duties and occasional sleep-ins paid in addition to salary.

No prior professional care experience is required as comprehensive training is provided; we seek individuals who are child-centred, reflective, dynamic, caring, kind, and