Residential Practitioner

Sgscare; Pontefract, Halifax; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments

Structured rota

Job summary

Sgscare is seeking a Residential Practitioner for its children\'s homes in Pontefract or Halifax. You will provide day-to-day care and emotional support, build strong relationships with young people, support education and life skills, and promote positive behaviour through therapeutic approaches.

Join a dedicated team offering structured rotas, with 2 sleep-ins per week and a salary of £26,000–£30,000 per year plus sleep-in payments.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Level 3 CYWP (Social Care pathway).
• A full UK driving licence is required.
• Experience working with children and young people, ideally in residential care or similar settings supporting challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day care and emotional support
• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Supporting education, activities and life skills
• Promoting positive behaviour using therapeutic approaches
• Completing daily records and safeguarding documentation
• Working closely with families and professionals to achieve the best outcomes

Skills

Driving licence

Experience with children

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Level 3 CYWP

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care (considered)

Job description

Residential Practitioner – Children's Home

Locations: Pontefract (WF11) or Halifax

Salary: £26,000 to £30,000 per annum + sleep-in payments

Hours: Average 48 hours per week (including sleep-ins)

Sleep-ins: 2 per week

Service: Residential Children's Home

Supporting: Children and young people aged 7–17 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Mild Learning Difficulties

Make a Lasting Difference

Our client is looking for caring, resilient and dedicated Residential Practitioners to join their established children's homes in Pontefract and Halifax.

Every day is different. You'll help children and young people who have experienced significant challenges to feel safe, build positive relationships, develop independence and achieve outcomes they may never have thought possible.

This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a supportive team where your work genuinely changes lives.

About Our Client

Small, well-established private provider

Our client has built a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality care and investing in their staff. They believe that great outcomes for young people start with well-supported, well‑trained teams.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing day‑to‑day care and emotional support
• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Supporting education, activities and life skills
• Promoting positive behaviour using therapeutic approaches
• Completing daily records and safeguarding documentation
• Working closely with families and professionals to achieve the best outcomes

Pay & Working Pattern

• Salary: £26,000 per annum (excluding sleep-in payments)
• 48‑hour average working week
• 2 sleep-ins per week
• A structured rota providing consistency and work‑life balance

Training & Development

Our client is committed to helping you build a long‑term career.

You'll receive:

• Comprehensive induction and welcome programme
• Ongoing mentoring and support
• Access to a dedicated Training Academy
• Continuous professional development opportunities

Career Progression

There are genuine opportunities to progress into roles including:

• Senior Residential Practitioner
• Deputy Manager
• Registered Manager
• Regional Manager

What You'll Need

Essential

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Level 3 Children & Young People's Workforce Diploma (Social Care pathway)

A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care may be considered where substantial experience supporting children and young people can be demonstrated.

• Full UK driving licence
• Ideally aged 22 or over (due to the nature of the role and insurance requirements)
• Previous experience working with children and young people, ideally within residential childcare or a similar setting supporting children with challenging behaviours

Why Join?

• Join a stable, established provider
• Excellent training and ongoing support
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people every day

Please Note

• Sponsorship is not available.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Applicants with experience solely within adult social care or CQC‑regulated services may not be suitable unless they can demonstrate relevant experience working with children and young people.