Residential Care Practitioner – Castleford

Tudor Employment Agency; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent employment agency is recruiting a Residential Care Practitioner in Castleford. The role involves providing care and support to children with complex needs. Candidates should have a Level 3 diploma in Children's workforce, a clean driving license, and relevant experience in social care settings. The position requires working 56.5 hours per week, with a focus on safeguarding and educational support for the young people in care. Attractive salary of £35,809 offered.

Qualifications

• Working towards or completed Level 3 diploma in Children’s and Young People workforce or Level 4 Children.
• Current, clean UK driving licence required.
• Enhanced DBS check is mandatory.
• One year’s relevant experience in a social care setting needed.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard young people through risk management and promote positive relationships.
• Deliver nurturing and therapeutic care and support.
• Encourage educational engagement and support with tuition.
• Maintain a safe and clean home environment.
• Work as part of a team while maintaining confidentiality.
• Act as a key worker leading on care planning.

Skills

Working towards or completed Level 3 diploma in Children’s and Young People workforce

Current, clean UK driving licence

Enhanced DBS

Relevant experience in social care settings

Education

Level 3/4 in Children and Young People

Job description

Overview

Tudor Employment Agency are currently recruiting for a Residential Care Practitioner for our client based in Castleford.

Our client is a provider of care and support to children & young people who have complex mental health disorders, learning disabilities, and emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Salary for Residential Care Practitioner: £35,809 – review available after 6 months

Responsibilities

• Safeguard young people through risk management and promote trust, positive relationships, and safe social interactions
• Deliver nurturing, therapeutic care and support daily routines, including transport to school, appointments, and family contact
• Encourage educational engagement and hobbies; support with tuition and homework
• Maintain a clean, safe home environment, including domestic tasks and overseeing chore rotas
• Work independently and as part of a team, always maintaining confidentiality and reporting concerns promptly
• Participate in supervision, training, and complete required qualifications (e.g., Level 4 Diploma) within set timeframes
• Complete all records and reports in line with policies, procedures, and deadlines
• Stay compliant with regulatory standards (e.g., Ofsted) and keep up to date with policies, legislation, and care documentation
• Act as key worker, leading on care planning, assessments, and reviews for assigned young people
• Conduct regular supervisions with Residential Care Practitioners (RCPs)
• Perform additional tasks as directed by your Line Manager to support the home’s operation and young people’s well-being

Essential Skills / Qualifications / Experience

• Working towards or completed Level 3 diploma in Children’s and Young People workforce or Level 4 Children
• Current, clean UK driving licence
• Enhanced DBS
• Right to Work in the UK
• One year’s relevant experience within alternate social care setting e.g. adult LD, substance misuse support, domestic abuse or an understanding of the challenges young people and carers face within a residential care setting

Working Rota

56.5 hours per week inclusive of sleeps (08:00-23:00 plus sleep and half an hour handover the next day 08:00-08:30).

The employee’s shifts are based on a 3-week rolling rota working alongside their senior co-worker, averaging at 10 shifts per month, equates to 244.5 hours per month.

How to apply

In order to be considered for the Residential Care Practitioner or to obtain further information please contact the Health & Social Care Team on 01922 725445 option 5 or ext 1004 or email [e-mail] quoting Ref TEAAFFRCP/42