Residential Childcare Practitioner

Cambian Group Plc; Oswestry; Sur place; GBP 35 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Welcome bonus

Refer a friend bonus

Free meals during shifts

Paid enhanced DBS check

On-site parking

Company vehicle on shifts

Free CPD courses

Pension scheme

Résumé du poste

Branas Isaf, part of the CareTech Group, seeks Residential Support Workers in Oswestry to support children with complex needs in a therapeutic setting. The role includes sleep-ins and a compressed shift pattern, with a strong emphasis on safety, empathy, and teamwork.

Fully funded training, DBS checks, and ongoing development accompany a competitive salary £35,204–£36,640 per year, including base salary and sleep-in allowances. No prior care experience is required; join us to make a real impact.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence is essential.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
• No prior care experience required; full training provided.
• Ability to engage with children and young people with complex needs.

Responsabilités

• Provide emotional and practical support to children and young people with complex needs.
• Work with a therapeutic care team alongside education and clinical staff.
• Encourage independence and growth in a safe, structured environment.
• Participate in outdoor activities and new experiences with the group.
• Accurately document records using electronic care recording systems; training provided.
• Contribute to creating Extraordinary Days Every Day for each child.

Connaissances

Driving licence

Willingness to work unsociable hours

Teamwork

Empathy

Description du poste

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

Location: Oswestry - 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

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 Oswestry. 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

As a residential support worker, you will:

• 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. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day‑to‑day role
• Help create Extraordinary Days Every Day through positive, meaningful experiences.

Requirements

• Full UK manual driving licence (essential)
• Willingness to work unsociable hours (evenings, weekends, and overnight sleep‑ins)
• Ability to commit to sleep ins with a 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 – Oswestry
• A compressed shift pattern means fewer working days and more consecutive days off – ideal for maintaining a healthy 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.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re enthusiastic, compassionate, and ready to start a meaningful career in residential childcare and therapeutic support, apply today and join a team that delivers Extraordinary Days Every Day for the young people we care for.

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.