Residential Childcare Practitioner

Cambian Group Plc; Bala; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome Bonus £500

Refer a Friend £1,000

QCF Diploma funded

Free meals during shifts

Free on-site parking

Company vehicle on shifts

Pension scheme

Job summary

Branas Isaf, part of the CareTech Group, is hiring a Social Care Practitioner/Residential Support Worker in Bala, North Wales. The role offers full-time permanent employment with sleep-ins and a 3-month rota planned in advance, providing a stable schedule and work-life balance.

The position welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and does not require prior residential childcare experience. Training and development are provided, including funded qualifications and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Essential qualities: empathy, resilience and patience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to children and young people with complex needs.
• Work as part of a therapeutic care team alongside education and clinical professionals.
• Support young people to build independence, confidence and life skills.
• Help create a safe, structured and nurturing home environment.
• Take part in meaningful activities that promote positive outcomes and development.
• Full-time role with sleep-ins included and a (3-month) rota issued in advance.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Willingness to work unsociable hours

Education

QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Social Care Practitioner/ Residential Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care

Location: Bala, Gwynedd - Full UK manual driving licence required

£35,204 to £36,640 per year (includes base salary + estimated sleep-in allowances)

Base Salary: £28,724.80 (Unqualified) to £30,160 (Qualified) (Hourly rate : £13.81 - 15.01)
Plus £67.50 per sleep-in. Based on an average of 8 sleep-ins per month, you will top up your earnings by £6480 annually.

Full-Time permanent role. Consolidated shifts - great work/life balance | 3 month rota planned in advance | Sleep-ins included ( 6-10 a month)

£500 Welcome Bonus | £1,000 Refer a Friend Scheme

Extraordinary Days Every Day

We welcome applicants with and without experience and from backgrounds such as education, youth work, childcare, healthcare, social care, learning disabilities, SEN and community services.

Are you looking for a full-time residential support worker job in Bala that offers stability, structure, and a genuine work-life balance? Join Branas Isaf Children’s Services, part of the CareTech Group, and help create Extraordinary Days Every Day for children and young people who need it most.

We are recruiting full-time Residential Support Workers to support children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs in a therapeutic residential setting. Whether you’re experienced or new to care, if you share our values, we’ll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

About the Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will:

• Provide emotional and practical support to children and young people with complex needs
• Work as part of a therapeutic care team, alongside education and clinical professionals
• Support young people to build independence, confidence, and life skills
• Help create a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment
• Take part in meaningful activities that promote positive outcomes and development
• This is a full-time role, with sleep-ins included and a 3-month rota issued in advance, allowing you to plan your life outside of work with confidence.
• Full-time permanent position -Includes evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
• Designed to support a healthy work-life balance.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. You don’t need previous experience in residential childcare, we value transferable skills from roles such as:

• Care or support work
• Education or teaching assistant roles
• Youth work
• Customer service or people-focused roles.

Key qualities include:

• Empathy, resilience, and patience
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, proactive attitude
• A genuine desire to support vulnerable children
• Essential requirements
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Willingness to work unsociable hours, including sleep-ins
• Commitment to full-time employment.

Why Join Branas Isaf?

• 3-month rota provided in advance
• Sleep-ins included
• Rural location in Bala, North Wales
• Competitive salary with enhanced rates for qualified staff
• £500 Welcome Bonus
• £1,000 Refer a Friend Scheme
• Fully funded QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Paid induction and specialist therapeutic training
• Ongoing professional development (100+ free online courses)
• Free meals during shifts
• Paid enhanced DBS check
• Free on-site parking
• Company vehicle available during shifts
• Pension scheme
• Annual employee awards and recognition events
• Access to CareTech Foundation grants for family and friends
• Supportive, award-winning UK care provider.

About Branas Isaf & CareTech

Branas Isaf is part of the CareTech Group, one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist social care. With over 25 years’ experience in therapeutic residential childcare, we support children with emotional and behavioural challenges to heal, grow, and reach their full potential.

Your Next Step

This isn’t just a job, it’s a career where you can change lives every day.

Safeguarding Statement

Caretech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.