Residential Childcare Practitioner - Flexible Shifts

Reading Borough Council; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

LGPS pension

Life Assurance

On-site day nursery

Season Ticket Loan

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking a Residential Child Care Practitioner at Cressingham, a six-bedded short breaks home for children aged 8-18. The role involves day-to-day support, developing independence, community activities and building strong relationships with children and families.

The post offers full-time hours (37 per week), a salary of £30,391–£36,852 per year including a 15% shift allowance, and comprehensive training.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people is required.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Be a positive and professional role model for children.
• Build effective relationships with children and families.
• Promote trauma-informed and nurturing home environments.
• Safeguard and promote welfare of children and report concerns.
• Manage care plans and risk assessments with timely updates.

Skills

Experience with children

Safeguarding knowledge

Good communication

Team player

Flexible shifts

Problem solving

Drive responsibility

ICT literacy

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Tools

None

Job description

Reading Borough Council is seeking a Residential Child Care Practitioner at Cressingham, a six-bedded short breaks home for children aged 8-18. The role involves day-to-day support, developing independence, community activities and building strong relationships with children and families.

The post offers full-time hours (37 per week), a salary of £30,391–£36,852 per year including a 15% shift allowance, and comprehensive training.