Therapeutic Residential Care Practitioner | 2-on/3-off

Greenleaf House; Hawick; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days' annual leave

Overtime paid at time and a half

Company-funded SVQ 3

Company-funded SVQ 4

Company-funded HNC qualifications

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Greenleaf House in Hawick is seeking a Residential Childcare Practitioner to support children and young people who have experienced trauma. You will work a 2-on, 3-off rota with 14-hour shifts and 10-hour sleepovers, totaling about 11–12 shifts per month, providing day-to-day care, guidance and emotional support to help young people feel safe and build skills.

You’ll contribute to education, activities and family contact, while maintaining professional boundaries.

Qualifications

• Hold a manual UK driving licence.
• Be able to work a 2-on, 3-off rota including overnight sleepovers.
• Have the right to work in the UK without requiring employer visa sponsorship.
• Be eligible for PVG Scheme membership and SSSC registration.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Provide day-to-day care, guidance and emotional support.
• Support education, activities, appointments, family contact and life skills.
• Respond calmly and consistently during challenging situations.
• Contribute to care planning and maintain accurate records.
• Work alongside colleagues and other professionals.
• Drive company vehicles as part of supporting our young people.

Skills

Building relationships

Emotional support

Teamwork

UK driving licence

Tools

PVG Scheme knowledge

SSSC registration

Job description

Greenleaf House in Hawick is seeking a Residential Childcare Practitioner to support children and young people who have experienced trauma. You will work a 2-on, 3-off rota with 14-hour shifts and 10-hour sleepovers, totaling about 11–12 shifts per month, providing day-to-day care, guidance and emotional support to help young people feel safe and build skills.

You’ll contribute to education, activities and family contact, while maintaining professional boundaries.