Relief Assistant Practitioner

Nottinghamshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is recruiting a Relief Assistant Practitioner for Clayfields House in Stapleford. You will care for vulnerable young people aged 10-18, addressing their physical, emotional and mental health needs in a safe, supportive environment, and you will work across shifts on site.

This role offers flexible relief patterns, working mornings, evenings and weekends as required, with full training and supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience of working with children and young people.
• Understanding of the physical, emotional, and mental health needs of vulnerable young people.
• Resilience and adaptability to thrive in a challenging environment.
• Ability to set and maintain appropriate boundaries while providing support.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and contribute to a positive atmosphere.
• Creativity to engage young people in meaningful activities.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with young people to encourage their personal development and well-being.
• Planning and delivering enriching activities and supporting daily life skills for young people in our care.
• Collaborating with a team to create a safe and nurturing environment.
• Acting as a positive role model to our young people.
• Covering shifts due to Annual Leave and other absences.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Boundaries

Creativity

Resilience

Youth work

Job description

Work Base

Clayfields House Secure Unit, Stapleford, NG9 8GU

Hourly Rate

£14.36 - £15.82 per hour

Type of vacancy

Relief

Work pattern

Relief

Hours per week

As and when required

Working Arrangements

Site Based

Job Description / Person Specification

Assistant Practitioner Relief JDPS.pdf - 200KB Opens in a new window

Additional Documentation

Rota pattern.pdf - 102KB Opens in a new window

Competency Framework

Tier 7a

Interview date

4 November 2026

Number of posts

Multiple posts are available

Closing Date

27 October 2026 23:55

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Be there for young people when they need you most - and we'll be there for you. Join us as a Relief Assistant Practitioner at Clayfields House, where you can make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.

At Clayfields House, we are looking for extraordinary individuals to join our team as Relief Assistant Practitioners. Your role will be vital in helping young people achieve positive change in their lives. You will work with vulnerable individuals, addressing their physical, emotional, and mental health care needs in a supportive environment.

This role is both challenging and rewarding, as you will be caring for some of the most vulnerable young people in the country.

As a Relief Assistant Practitioner at Clayfields House, your role will include:

• Engaging with young people to encourage their personal development and well-being.
• Planning and delivering enriching activities and supporting daily life skills for young people in our care.
• Collaborating with a team to create a safe and nurturing environment.
• Acting as a positive role model to our young people.
• Covering shifts due to Annual Leave and other absences.

To Succeed In This Role, You Will Need

• A minimum of 6 months experience of working with children and young people.
• Understanding of the physical, emotional, and mental health needs of vulnerable young people.
• Resilience and adaptability to thrive in a challenging environment.
• Ability to set and maintain appropriate boundaries while providing support.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and contribute to a positive atmosphere.
• Creativity to engage young people in meaningful activities

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Demonstrate

• Enthusiasm, passion and commitment to supporting young people in becoming the best version of themselves.
• Strong communication skills to engage with young people and colleagues.
• Empathy and compassion to understand the needs of vulnerable individuals.
• Problem-solving mindset, focusing on solutions rather than challenges.
• Ability to connect with young people and be relatable.
• Assertiveness and confidence in your approach to support and setting boundaries.
• A sense of humour to connect with young people and create a positive environment.

About Clayfields House

At Clayfields House, we provide secure care, education, and specialist interventions for up to 20 young people aged 10-18 with complex needs. These young people come to us due to youth justice issues or welfare concerns, often having faced difficult care histories and traumatic experiences. We believe that everyone can achieve positive change, and we need positive thinkers to help us create a centre of excellence for those in our care.

As Part Of Nottinghamshire County Council, You’ll Receive

• A comprehensive and supportive induction, including Safety Intervention training
• Regular supervision and strong peer support from an experienced management team
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to wellbeing, health, and counselling support
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (6.5% employer contribution)

Working Hours And Benefits

Working hours are varied, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, with generous shift enhancements that can significantly increase your annual earnings.

Why Join Us?

Working at Clayfields House is challenging- but it is also meaningful, purposeful, and deeply rewarding. You'll be part of a service where leadership matters, your voice is heard, and your work genuinely changes lives. Join us and help create safety, stability, and hope where it’s needed most.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

NCC will not offer sponsorship for this role.

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Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.