Residential Childcare Practitioner

Caretech; Corwen; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £500

Refer a Friend £1,000

Free meals during shifts

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Company vehicle during shifts

Paid induction and training

Job summary

Branas Isaf is recruiting Residential Support Workers in Corwen. You will provide emotional and practical support to children and young people with complex needs, working within a therapeutic care team to promote growth, independence, and safety in a structured environment.

Training is provided, and no prior care experience is required. Join a supportive team in a rural Corwen setting, with a 2 on / 4 off shift pattern, sleep-ins, and a comprehensive development program including paid induction

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence is essential.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
• No prior experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to children and young people with complex needs.
• Be part of a therapeutic care team alongside education and clinical professionals.
• Encourage young people to grow, develop independence, and thrive in a safe and structured environment.
• Actively support and participate in a range of outdoor and adventure activities, including mountain climbing, cycling, hill walking, kayaking, and other recreational pursuits.
• New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system to document records.
• Help create Extraordinary Days Every Day through positive, meaningful experiences.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

Job description

Location:

Corwen, Denbighshire - Full UK manual driving licence required

Salary:

£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.

At Branas Isaf Children's Services, part of the CareTech Group, we believe in creating Extraordinary Days Every Day for the children and young people we support. We are now recruiting Residential Support Workers in Corwen. Whether you're experienced or completely new to care, if you have the right values, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Provide emotional and practical support to children and young people with complex needs (including emotional and behavioural difficulties)
• Be part of a therapeutic care team alongside education and clinical professionals
• Encourage young people to grow, develop independence, and thrive in a safe and structured environment
• Actively support and participate in a range of outdoor and adventure activities, including mountain climbing, cycling, hill walking, kayaking, and other recreational pursuits, encouraging individuals to achieve their personal goals and enjoy new experiences.
• New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people's records accurately.
• Help create Extraordinary Days Every Day through positive, meaningful experiences.

Requirements

• Full UK manual driving licence (essential)
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and overnight sleep‑ins
• Ability to commit to a 2 days on (with sleep‑ins) / 4 days off rolling rota
• No prior experience required - full training and mentoring provided.

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Whether you've worked in care, education support work, residential childcare or youth services, customer service facing roles or another people focused role, we value transferable skills such as:

• Empathy and patience
• Strong communication and teamwork
• A proactive, positive attitude

Our Values

• Compassionate and caring approach
• Empowering young people to reach their potential
• Person‑centred care tailored to individual needs
• Innovative methods in therapeutic practice.

Why Join Us?

• Rural location - Corwen
• 2 on / 4 off shift pattern - enjoy an excellent work‑life balance
• Part of a supportive, award‑winning UK care provider
• Make a genuine impact in the lives of vulnerable children and young people
• No previous care experience necessary - full training provided
• 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
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Paid induction and specialist therapeutic training
• Free meals provided during shifts (residential homes)
• Paid enhanced DBS check
• Free on‑site parking
• Company vehicle available during shifts
• Access to over 100 free online CPD courses
• Pension scheme
• Annual employee awards and recognition events
• Access to CareTech Foundation grants for family and friends

About Branas Isaf and CareTech

Part of the CareTech Group, one of the UK's leading social care providers, Branas Isaf has delivered therapeutic residential childcare, education, and support for over 25 years. We specialise in supporting children with emotional and behavioural challenges, offering a nurturing environment that promotes healing and growth.

Your Next Step

This isn't just a job, it's a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.

Join us and be part of something meaningful.

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.