Residential Childcare Practitioner

Greenleaf House; Kilmaurs; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with sleeps (£34,976–£37,447)

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Fast-Track Career Development

Approx. 11–12 shifts per month

2-on, 3-off rota

29 days annual leave + extra leave

SVQ 3, SVQ 4 and HNC funded

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Greenleaf House in Kilmaurs, United Kingdom, is seeking a Residential Childcare Practitioner to help vulnerable young people. You will work a 2-on, 3-off rota (approx. 11–12 shifts monthly) with overnight sleepovers, earning £34,976–£37,447 plus overtime at time and a half.

The role offers a clear fast-track career development programme, annual leave up to 29 days plus service-based extra leave, and company-funded SVQ 3, SVQ 4 and HNC qualifications to support your growth.

Qualifications

• Hold a manual UK driving licence.
• Be able to work the 2-on, 3-off rota, including overnight sleepovers.
• Have the right to work in the UK without requiring employer visa sponsorship.
• Be eligible for PVG Scheme membership and SSSC registration.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Provide day-to-day care, guidance and emotional support.
• Support education, activities, appointments, family contact and life skills.
• Respond calmly and consistently during challenging situations.
• Contribute to care planning and maintain accurate records.
• Work alongside colleagues and other professionals.
• Drive company vehicles as part of supporting our young people.

Job description

Kilmaurs, United Kingdom | Posted on 03/11/2026

Our mission is to support young people to recover from trauma, live fulfilled lifestyles and engage in lifelong learning to transition on to positive destinations.

Our vision is to be the most trusted therapeutic care and education provider throughout the UK. We trust our staff to help support and nurture our young people to have the best outcomes.

Our difference is that we believe in a holistic approach: that the smallest details can mean a world of difference to a vulnerable young person.

We sweat the small stuff.

Job Description

Kilmaurs, East Ayrshire

£34,976–£37,447 + overtime at time and a half

Work 2 days. Get 3 days off.

Build a Career that Matters with our Fully Funded Qualifications.

Residential childcare isn't a standard 9-to-5 job, and for the right person, that's one of its biggest advantages.

At Greenleaf, you'll work approximately 11–12 shifts each month, following a 2-on, 3-off rota, giving you extended time away from work while building a career supporting children and young people.

At a glance

• £34,976–£37,447 (inc. sleeps), increasing to £36,328–£38,907 from 1 April
• Clear Fast-Track Career Development Programme
• Approx. 11–12 shifts per month
• 2 shifts on, 3 days off
• 29 days' annual leave + additional leave with service
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Company-funded SVQ 3, SVQ 4 and HNC qualifications
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

Before you apply

• Hold a manual UK driving licence
• Be able to work our 2-on, 3-off rota, including overnight sleepovers
• Have the right to work in the UK without requiring employer visa sponsorship
• Be eligible for PVG Scheme membership and SSSC registration

Make a difference that lasts

Greenleaf provides therapeutic residential care for children and young people who have experienced trauma and adversity.

Our young people have complex needs and will at times communicate through behaviours that can be challenging. As a Residential Childcare Practitioner, you will look beyond behaviours and

provide the consistency, encouragement and support young people need to feel safe, build confidence and achieve positive outcomes.

You'll:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Provide day-to-day care, guidance and emotional support
• Support education, activities, appointments, family contact and life skills
• Respond calmly and consistently during challenging situations
• Contribute to care planning and maintain accurate records
• Work alongside colleagues and other professionals
• Drive company vehicles as part of supporting our young people

How the rota works

You’ll work a 14-hour shift followed by a 10-hour sleepover, repeat this the following day, then have three days off.

This means fewer journeys to work and longer periods of downtime throughout the month.

New to residential childcare? Don't rule yourself out.

Experience is valuable, but we're also interested in people with the right values, resilience and life experience.

You don't need to have completed your residential childcare qualifications before joining us. We'll invest in your development through company-funded SVQ 3, SVQ 4 and HNC qualifications and our Fast-Track Career Development Programme.

If you're compassionate, dependable, resilient and able to build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries, we'd like to hear from you.