Trauma-Informed Residential Care Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment to grow career

Opportunity to contribute ideas

Job summary

Reading Borough Council's Stable Loving Homes service is seeking casual residential childcare workers to support children aged 11 to 17 in three new homes opening from 2026. You will build trusting relationships, provide trauma-informed, nurturing care and keep care plans up to date.

Role involves a rota with sleep-ins, evenings and weekends. A Level 3 Diploma will be completed as part of the role. Right to work in the UK is required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and complete the Level 3 Diploma.
• Right to work in the UK is required; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusting relationships with children.
• Provide trauma-informed, nurturing care.
• Keywork children and support independence.
• Encourage education, activities and hobbies.
• Keep care plans, risk assessments and records up to date.
• Work with families, social workers, schools and health professionals.
• Support children through change, big emotions and life moments.
• Work on a rota including sleep-ins, evenings and weekends.

Skills

Childcare

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Diploma

Job description

Reading Borough Council's Stable Loving Homes service is seeking casual residential childcare workers to support children aged 11 to 17 in three new homes opening from 2026. You will build trusting relationships, provide trauma-informed, nurturing care and keep care plans up to date.

Role involves a rota with sleep-ins, evenings and weekends. A Level 3 Diploma will be completed as part of the role. Right to work in the UK is required; visa sponsorship is not available.