Residential Practitioner

Civic Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,531,000 - 18,598,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly payment

On-site location - Olive House

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in London is seeking a Residential Childcare Worker for a 3-month contract with a Local Authority. The role focuses on delivering high-quality care to children in a residential home and working with families and external professionals to support outcomes.

The position is 10 hours per week, on-site at Olive House Children’s Home, SE15 2DW, London, with an umbrella rate of £24.54 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in residential care, schools, PRUs, supported accommodation, or other regulated care settings.
• Enhanced DBS is required.
• QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Deliver care and support tailored to individual care plans, placement plans, and risk assessments.
• Assist children and young people with daily activities, personal care, education, social development, recreational activities, and independent living skills.
• Foster positive behavior and emotional well-being through consistent support and guidance.
• Encourage the development of confidence, resilience, self-esteem, and independence in young people.

Skills

Experience with children

Residential care experience

Education

QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Job Information

Work Experience 0-1 year

Social / NGO / Health & Care

City London

Province City of London

Postal Code SE15 2DW

Job Description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Summary

• This is a 3-month contract position with a school or local authority, offering an umbrella rate of £24.54 per hour. The role involves delivering high-quality, person-focused care and support to children and young people in a safe and nurturing residential home. You will collaborate with colleagues, families, and external professionals to foster positive outcomes, independence, well-being, and personal growth, while ensuring the safety and welfare of all children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care and support tailored to individual care plans, placement plans, and risk assessments.
• Assist children and young people with daily activities, personal care, education, social development, recreational activities, and independent living skills.
• Foster positive behavior and emotional well-being through consistent support and guidance.
• Encourage the development of confidence, resilience, self-esteem, and independence in young people.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children and young people in residential care, schools, pupil referral units (PRUs), supported accommodation, or other regulated care settings.
• Experience supporting children and young people with emotional, behavioral, or complex needs.
• QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Enhanced DBS required.

Additional Information

• 10 hours per week
• Location: Olive House Children’s Home, 18 St Mary’s Road, Southwark, London, SE15 2DW, United Kingdom
• Biweekly payment schedule
• enhanced DBS required.
• Application deadline: 18th October 2026.