Residential Practitioner

Bradford Children and Families Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Children and Families Trust is seeking dedicated Residential Practitioners to join a safe, nurturing home for up to 4 young people aged 8 to 18 in Thornton. You will provide care, build trusting relationships and create positive memories in a supportive environment.

Shifts include weekends, sleep-ins and bank holidays on a rota. The role emphasizes empathy, commitment to safeguarding, and helping children reach their full potential through consistent daily care and educational support.

Qualifications

• Provide a loving, safe and positive environment for our children living with us.
• Assist with daily activities such as getting ready for the day, including school and assisting with homework where possible.
• Thinking creatively about activities that our children can get involved with and assisting with bringing this to life.
• Being aspirational in relation to plans for children.
• Support our children with their social and emotional needs.
• Experience working with young children.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support in a warm, safe and nurturing environment.
• Help young people feel loved, cared for and appreciated, fostering self-belief and confidence.
• Support young people in reaching their full potential and exceeding expectations.

Job description

Join our FamilyAre you caring and compassionate? Our Home is looking for dedicated individuals to join our family and make a positive impact on the lives of young people.Located in Thornton, our home accommodates up to 4 young people aged 8 to 18. It is conveniently situated near Thornton Road with regular bus services and limited on-site parking available. We have excellent links to Bradford city centre, Halifax city centre, and our local high street.We offer a nurturing and supportive environment with opportunities to create positive memories and experiences. We are committed to helping young people develop essential life skills for their future.In your role, you will provide care and support in a warm, safe, and nurturing environment. You will help young people feel loved, cared for, and appreciated, fostering self-belief, confidence, and a can-do attitude. You will support young people in reaching their full potential and exceeding expectations.Some young people may exhibit challenging behaviours due to past experiences, but together, we create a positive and supportive atmosphere, building lasting changes and positive memories.Join us and be a part of a family that truly makes a difference.

About the role

Bring your experience working with children and young people to our home and help us to create childhoods full of positive experiences and happy memories. Building unique relationships offering support and encouragement, guiding children and young people through a critical period in their lives. This is what you’ll be doing every day as a Residential Practitioner in our home. The children and young people in our care have suffered significant trauma, neglect or abuse and may also be facing other complex issues, making it vital that we provide them with a secure and stable environment, as part of our experienced, committed and compassionate team. We’re looking for committed individuals who are passionate about putting children and young people at the heart of everything they do. This role involves shifts, weekends, sleep ins and bank holidays on a rota basis.

What our children want

• Warm and caring personality
• Playing with them
• Watching television with us and joining in with hobbies that we enjoy

What our children say

• “I love to go out to have a pamper day getting my nails and eyebrows done!”
• “I enjoy dedicated time with those who care for me especially going for a walk and getting a Starbuck’s. We have a good chat about what’s going well for me or anything I may need support”
• “I love going to the farm and horse riding, I had never ridden a horse before”
• “I loved the caravan as it was my first ever holiday and it was very nice. I especially loved the kids disco and playing in the arcades.”
• “I love getting my bedtime stories read to me at night time.”

What we expect from you

• Provide a loving, safe and positive environment for our children living with us.
• Be instrumental in creating a positive future for the children living with us from a social, educational and an individual approach.
• Assist with daily activities such as getting ready for the day, including school and assisting with homework where possible.
• Thinking creatively about activities that our children can get involved with and assisting with bringing this to life.
• Being aspirational in relation to plans for children.
• Support our children with their social and emotional needs.
• Experience working with young children.
• Hold natural empathy and a caring attitude towards the children that lives with us and adopt a family mentality within the home.

What you can expect from us

• The opportunity to give children and young people a childhood that they deserve
• Enhancements for sleep ins, waking nights, bank holiday are paid in addition to salary
• Regular supervision to support development
• Generous employer contributions in a Local Government Pension Scheme
• Competitive salary and pay progression structure
• Real living wage as the minimum rate of pay
• Supportive carer and parental policies
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to Occupational Health and confidential counselling services
• Supportive staff networks
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts
• Professional development and support to work towards a qualification in Residential Childcare
• Career progression
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement

For more information on this role please contact Matthew Hewitt via [e-mail]

Closing Date - 23 August 2026

Interviews - 3 September 2026

Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.