Therapeutic Childcare Practitioner

Nurse Seekers Ltd; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's residential service in Littlehampton is seeking a passionate Therapeutic Childcare Practitioner. The role involves providing nurturing care and support to children who have faced early trauma, working closely within a dedicated therapeutic team. Candidates should have experience with children or vulnerable people and a calm approach, with creativity and empathy being essential attributes. This opportunity emphasizes personal growth and a commitment to reflective practice.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and mandatory training

Specialist therapeutic development

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Warm, resilient, calm and reflective approach.
• Creativity and willingness to learn therapeutic approaches.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to pass a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, reliable and nurturing care.
• Contribute to therapeutic care plans and multi-agency work.
• Support with school routines and daily living.

Skills

Experience with children or vulnerable people

Strong communication

Emotionally aware teamwork

Ability to manage challenging behaviours

Flexibility to work shifts

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Therapeutic Childcare Practitioner – Littlehampton

Nurse Seekers are proud to be recruiting for a passionate Therapeutic Childcare Practitioner to join a highly respected, therapy‑led children’s residential service in Littlehampton. This is a truly meaningful role supporting children who have experienced early trauma and need consistent, thoughtful and nurturing care.

The Role

You’ll be part of a dedicated therapeutic team providing:

• Consistent, reliable and nurturing care
• Strong boundaries, positive role modelling and emotional containment
• One-to‑one Link Worker sessions and therapeutic “special times”
• Creative, playful, child‑centred activities
• Support with school routines, activities, health needs and daily living
• Safe physical intervention where required (full training provided)
• High‑quality safeguarding, recording and reflective practice
• Contribution to therapeutic care plans, meetings and multi‑agency work

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with children or vulnerable people (professional or personal)
• Warm, resilient, calm and reflective approach
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours with empathy
• Strong communication, teamwork and emotional awareness
• Creativity, playfulness and a willingness to learn therapeutic approaches
• Flexibility to work shifts, sleep‑ins and travel when required
• Full UK driving licence & ability to pass a DBS check

Desirable: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, experience in residential care, psychodynamic/therapeutic knowledge.

Why Join?

• Work within a highly structured, nurturing and therapy‑embedded environment
• Comprehensive induction, mandatory training & specialist therapeutic development
• Join an organisation deeply committed to staff support, supervision and growth
• Be part of a culture that values reflective practice and meaningful relationships

If this role could be of interest to you please apply today or call Nurse Seekers on 01926 676369 for information.

Please note this role does NOT offer Visa Sponsorship – so full right to work in the UK is essential.