Residential Practitioner - Unqualified

Virtual Bridges; Batley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Residential Practitioner to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will create a nurturing and safe environment for children and young people, developing supportive relationships that encourage their personal, educational, and social development. The position offers a collaborative atmosphere focused on your growth and wellbeing, with the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of those in your care. If you are dedicated and flexible, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with emotional challenges.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing and safe home environment for children.
• Develop positive relationships and support their personal growth.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Basic IT skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Teamwork

Emotional resilience

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care

Willingness to complete qualification

Job description

Position: Residential Practitioner

Location: Leeds

Salary: £26,421 - £28,770 (pro rata for part-time)

Potential Earnings: £29,817 - £32,419 (including enhancements)

About You

We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate Residential Practitioner who brings:

1. Solid literacy, numeracy, and basic IT skills.
2. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care (or equivalent), or a willingness to complete the qualification (we'll cover the course fees).
3. Recent experience working with children or young people who present emotional or behavioural challenges - this could be through work, volunteering, placements, or personal experience.
4. Strong communication, active listening, teamwork, and emotional resilience.
5. Flexibility to work a rota that includes evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and overnight shifts.

About The Role

As a Residential Practitioner in one of our children's homes, you'll join a caring, collaborative team committed to your growth and wellbeing. Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Creating a nurturing, safe home environment for children and young people.
2. Developing positive, supportive relationships with those in your care.
3. Responding to each child's unique needs and encouraging their personal, educational, and social development.

Salary & Benefits

1. Base Salary: £26,421, progressing to £28,770 (pro rata for part-time).
2. Additional Pay: Enhancements for unsocial hours, including sleep-ins.
3. Total Potential Earnings: £29,817 - £32,419 (based on full-time hours, including enhancements).

If this sounds like the role for you, apply today!