Residential Children's Practitioner Level 2

Norfolk County Council; Norwich; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health & wellbeing services

Flexible working (flexi-time, part, 0-

Pension scheme

Rewards programme

Career development

Blue Light card

Relocation expenses

Bike lease scheme

Job summary

Norfolk County Council is seeking Night Residential Children’s Practitioners to provide high-quality overnight care for children with disabilities in Norwich. The role focuses on safety, wellbeing and creating a nurturing night-time environment.

The post requires compassion, resilience and ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with shifts that may include weekends and bank holidays. Training and DBS checks are provided.

Qualifications

• Has experience working with children, young people or individuals with additional needs.
• Understands safeguarding and putting children at the centre of everything they do.
• Has excellent communication, listening and observational skills.
• Can remain calm, professional and responsive in challenging situations.
• Is able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Has good literacy, digital and record-keeping skills, including experience with Microsoft Office and the ability to use business systems effectively.
• Holds an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight supervision, care and support for children and young people with disabilities.
• Create a safe, stable and nurturing environment where children can feel secure and valued.
• Support with personal and intimate care, including washing, dressing, toileting, feeding, medication administration and moving and handling where required.
• Monitor wellbeing during the night and respond appropriately to health, emotional or behavioural needs.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and incident logs.
• Contribute to care plans and risk assessments, ensuring each child's individual needs are met.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and professionals involved in their care.
• Act as a positive role model, promoting independence, confidence and life skills.

Skills

Experience with children

Safeguarding

Communication

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Literacy & record-keeping

Microsoft Office

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Night Residential Children’s Practitioners – Level 2 – Children with Disabilities | 11276 | Permanent Contract | Full-time 37 hours per week and Part-time 25.66 & 30 hours per week | £33,119 to £34,811 per annum, pro rata | Grade G | Children with Disabilities Homes – Applewood, Foxwood & The Den (Norwich)

Young people are at the heart of our practice at Norfolk County Council. They have established key principles for their ideal worker to help them flourish. Please ensure you readthese requirementscarefully and apply only if you can fully commit to them.

Make a Difference While Others Sleep Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with disabilities to thrive in a safe, nurturing and caring environment? Do you want a rewarding career where every shift helps improve a child's life and future? We are looking for compassionate, resilient and committed Night Residential Children's Practitioners to join our Children with Disabilities Residential Service.

About the Role

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will provide high-quality overnight care and support to children and young people with a range of disabilities, ensuring they feel safe, comfortable and supported throughout the night.

• Provide overnight supervision, care and support for children and young people with disabilities.
• Create a safe, stable and nurturing environment where children can feel secure and valued.
• Support with personal and intimate care, including washing, dressing, toileting, feeding, medication administration and moving and handling where required.
• Monitor wellbeing during the night and respond appropriately to health, emotional or behavioural needs.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and incident logs.
• Contribute to care plans and risk assessments, ensuring each child's individual needs are met.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and professionals involved in their care.
• Act as a positive role model, promoting independence, confidence and life skills.

About You

• Has experience working with children, young people or individuals with additional needs.
• Understands safeguarding and putting children at the centre of everything they do.
• Has excellent communication, listening and observational skills.
• Can remain calm, professional and responsive in challenging situations.
• Is able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Has good literacy, digital and record-keeping skills, including experience with Microsoft Office and the ability to use business systems effectively.
• Holds an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

What We Offer

• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives.
• Comprehensive induction, training and development opportunities.
• Ongoing supervision and support.
• A welcoming and experienced team environment.
• Norfolk Pension Scheme – every employee is automatically enrolled into the workplace pension scheme.
• Norfolk Rewards – employee discount programme offering exclusive savings and discounts.
• Career development linked to our career pathways with opportunities from entry level up to management roles.

Important Information

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and will involve working with children and young people with complex needs. Successful candidates must be prepared to work night shifts, including weekends and bank holidays as part of a rota. A lthough this is predominantly a night post you may be asked to cover either day or night shifts and sometimes be required to sleep in and attend training that will be during the day.

Join Us

If you are caring, committed and ready to help make every night a safe and positive experience for children with disabilities, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion please contact: Carissa Wykes, Assistant Team Manager (Applewood) – 01603-303371 or Nichola Hanton, Team Manager (Foxwood & The Den) – 01603-638048.

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependant on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:
  • ‘ Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
• A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (where applicable)
• An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions.
• Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
• Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
• A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

Redeployment closing date: 23 September 2026 at 23:55 All other applicants closing date: 1 October 2026 at 23:55