Therapeutic Residential Childcare Practitioner

Caretech; Balfron; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 Welcome Bonus

Competitive pay

Job summary

Spark of Genius Balfron is seeking compassionate staff to support young people with daily routines, homework, meals and activities in a warm, home-like setting. You will provide consistent, nurturing care, helping children who have experienced trauma to build trust and achieve positive outcomes.

Role requires a full UK driving licence; training and development are provided. Salary ranges from £27,976 to £33,259 per year depending on SVQ/HNC qualifications, with a probation period bonus.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates warmth, patience and active listening.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with young people.
• Willingness to develop and evidence therapeutic approaches.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines: mornings, meals, homework and activities.
• Provide nurturing, therapeutic care to children who have faced trauma.
• Maintain records and contribute to care planning and risk assessments.
• Participate in team meetings, training and reflective practice sessions.
• Support inclusion of fun activities and trips in a warm home environment.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Driving licence

Job description

Spark of Genius Balfron is seeking compassionate staff to support young people with daily routines, homework, meals and activities in a warm, home-like setting. You will provide consistent, nurturing care, helping children who have experienced trauma to build trust and achieve positive outcomes.

Role requires a full UK driving licence; training and development are provided. Salary ranges from £27,976 to £33,259 per year depending on SVQ/HNC qualifications, with a probation period bonus.