Residential Children's Practitioner Level 2 (Nights)

Norfolk County Council; Norwich; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Norfolk is seeking a Night Residential Children’s Practitioner to provide support for children with learning disabilities. The role involves building positive relationships, managing challenging behaviors, and working collaboratively with families. The ideal candidate will have experience in care, a willingness to develop professionally, and a commitment to enhancing the lives of young individuals. This position offers a supportive team, generous annual leave, and health well-being services.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Confidential counselling services

NCC pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care and support for children and young people.
• Willingness to develop professionally within a strengths-based model.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s emotional and social skill development.
• Manage complex behaviors that can be challenging.
• Provide personal intimate care and/or nursing care support.

Skills

Experience leading shifts

Supportive and relationship-focused practice

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care

Job description

Overview

Night Residential Children’s Practitioner Level 2 (Nights) – Springwood, Norwich. Permanent contract believed to be 25.66 hours per week. Salary: £31,537 to £33,699 pro rata per annum plus weekend enhancements. Grade G.

Young people are at the heart of our practice at Norfolk County Council. We are committed to providing proven, quality, holistic residential care for children and young people aged 0-17 and strive for excellent outcomes and lasting results. This post is predominantly night shifts and may include some day work to support training and supervision. We work across the whole week, including weekends and bank holidays, and may involve unsociable hours and sleep-ins. Springwood is a Residential Home in Norwich for young people with learning disabilities when family, foster care, or other community-based placements are not possible or desirable at the time.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and providing meaningful day-to-day activities to children and young people, helping them develop emotional and social skills by building positive relationships.
• Developing personal and practical skills to enhance young people’s independence.
• Ensuring children’s and young people’s diverse communication needs are met, ascertaining their views and wishes and ensuring they are acted upon where appropriate.
• Reporting and recording key aspects of care and developing professional skills as part of ongoing development.
• Managing complex behaviours that can be challenging.
• Providing personal intimate care and/or nursing care support to holistically support children and young people, when required.
• Working in collaboration with families and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.
• Holding or being willing to work towards the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care (paid for).

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience leading shifts and supporting junior staff is desirable.
• Willingness to develop professionally within a strengths-based, relationship-focused practice model aligned with the Children’s Services “Vital Signs for Children” framework.

In Return We Will Offer You

• A supportive team that cares about wellbeing and professional development.
• A generous annual leave entitlement, with the option to purchase up to two weeks of additional leave via a salary sacrifice scheme.
• Maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support family growth.
• Health and wellbeing services, including confidential counselling, fast-track physiotherapy, and NHS health checks for employees over 40.
• NCC pension scheme.
• Norfolk Rewards and the cycle to work scheme.

How to Apply

To apply, please download an application form and attach it to your online application instead of your CV.

For an informal discussion please contact Emma Tolhurst, Team Manager – 01603-306425 or Lauren Mallett, Assistant Team Manager – 01603-307568. Before you apply, read the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here. If you are already a Norfolk County Council employee you can apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

Redeployment closing date: 07 September 2025 at 23:59. All other applicants closing date: 15 September 2025 at 23:59.

About Us

We are the main local authority for Norfolk, providing services countywide to more than 850,000 residents. We work with local communities, businesses and other authorities to deliver high-quality services and promote efficiency and innovation.