Trauma-Informed Residential Childcare Practitioner

United Children Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; Presencial; GBP 22.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

United Children Ltd in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Residential Childcare Practitioner to provide day-to-day support to children and young people living in the home, promoting safety, wellbeing and development. You will help with routines, education and recreation, maintain records, contribute to care plans, and work with families and professionals to deliver therapeutic care.

The role requires strong communication, safeguarding, resilience, and the ability to work shifts including evenings and

Formación

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Skills in safeguarding, risk awareness, and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Organisational and record-keeping skills to follow care plans and regulatory requirements.
• Resilience, emotional maturity, and ability to stay calm under pressure with trauma-informed approaches.
• Ability to work in a team and independently with sound judgment for young people.

Responsabilidades

• Support daily routines, education, and recreational activities for children and young people.
• Help build life skills and promote independence in a safe environment.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care plans with colleagues and families.
• Collaborate with external professionals to deliver consistent, therapeutic care.
• Promote trauma-informed behaviour management and act as a positive role model.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding

Record-keeping

Teamwork

Emotional resilience

De-escalation

Trauma-informed approach

Educación

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

United Children Ltd in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Residential Childcare Practitioner to provide day-to-day support to children and young people living in the home, promoting safety, wellbeing and development. You will help with routines, education and recreation, maintain records, contribute to care plans, and work with families and professionals to deliver therapeutic care.

The role requires strong communication, safeguarding, resilience, and the ability to work shifts including evenings and