Residential Care Practitioner. Job in Newhall Education & Training Jobs

HR Recruitify Group; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Swadlincote is seeking dedicated individuals to provide care for children and young people with emotional and behavioral difficulties in a residential setting. Responsibilities include delivering child-centered care, supporting daily routines, and maintaining a safe environment. Ideal candidates should possess experience with EBD/LD and be willing to work shifts. Competitive benefits include a salary up to £31,012, along with great overtime and sleep-in rates.

Benefits

Upto £31,012

Great sleep in rate

Great overtime rate

2-3 shifts per week

Qualifications

• Experience working with children/young people with EBD and/or LD.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and behaviour management.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, child-centred care.
• Build positive relationships that encourage growth.
• Support with daily routines including personal care and education.
• Use de-escalation strategies to manage behaviour.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Skills

Experience with children/young people with EBD and/or LD

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Compassion and resilience

Calm in challenging situations

Flexibility to work shifts

Education

Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

To provide consistent care, guidance, and support to children and young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities (LD) in a safe, nurturing residential environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, child-centred care in line with individual care and behaviour management plans.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage growth, independence, and resilience.
• Support with daily routines including personal care, education, recreational activities, and life skills.
• Use de-escalation and positive behaviour management strategies to manage challenging behaviour.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and logs in line with Ofsted and organisational requirements.
• Contribute to team meetings, care planning, and multi-agency working.
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and homely environment.

Requirements

• Experience working with children/young people with EBD and/or LD (desirable).
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and behaviour management.
• Compassionate, resilient, and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Flexible to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins (where applicable).
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if not already held).

Benefits

• Upto £31,012
• Great sleep in rate
• Great overtime rate
• 2-3 shifts per week