Residential Childcare Practitioner

Tailored Personnel Services; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare services provider in East Midlands is looking for a Residential Childcare Practitioner to support children and young people in developing life skills and achieving their full potential. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a full UK driving licence. This role involves ensuring a safe, nurturing environment and working on a structured rota with a dedicated team. Competitive salary on offer.

Benefits

Competitive salary with probationary pay increase

Support with professional development

Qualifications

• Experience or transferable skills in children's residential care are required.
• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• The ability to support and care for children and young people is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and care for children and young people, helping them develop life skills.
• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment alongside a Senior Co-Worker.
• Transport young people to appointments and activities.

Skills

Experience in children's residential care

Compassion

Resilience

Ability to build strong relationships with young people

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential / Childrens Workforce

Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (Residential)

Job description

Residential Childcare Practitioner

Location: Sinfin, Derby

Salary: £35,800 - £36,300 per year

About the Role

Our client is seeking Residential Childcare Practitioners to join their dedicated team in children's residential homes in Sinfin, Derby.

You will play a crucial role in supporting and caring for children and young people, helping them develop life skills, build positive relationships, and achieve their full potential. You will work alongside a Senior Co-Worker on a structured rota, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in children's residential care or transferable skills
• Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential / Childrens Workforce OR Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (Residential) or working towards this qualification
• A full UK driving licence (essential) youll need to transport young people to appointments, school, social activities etc
• Compassion, resilience, and the ability to build strong relationships with young people

Shift Pattern

• Long shifts plus sleep ins
• Rolling 3-week rota, averaging 10 shifts per month

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary with probationary pay increase
• Support with professional development...