Trauma-Informed Residential Support Practitioner (Children)

Bleep 360 Group; Middleton St George; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Frontline leadership support

Employee Assistance Programme

Your Birthday Off

Generous Referral Bonus

Wellness Allowance

Extra Annual Leave

Donation Match Scheme

Fully Funded Qualifications (including

Blue Light Card Access

Access to a Company Vehicle

Enhanced Pay for Overtime & Festival/…

Job summary

Willowhaven, the brand-new children’s home in Middleton St George near Darlington, will provide a safe, nurturing environment for up to two young people aged 4–17. This residential practitioner role supports trauma-informed care and personalised support to help children build confidence, independence and positive futures.

We are recruiting now for the anticipated September 2026 opening, with pay of £13.50ph–£14.00ph (DOE) plus £50 per sleep-in, and enhanced rates for overtime and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Willingness to work a varied rota
• Children's residential care experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Being a positive, grounding influence for young people
• Building meaningful relationships based on trust
• Supporting emotional development, independence, routines, learning & community involvement
• Championing safeguarding and positive practice
• Working as part of a supportive, reflective team
• You will be flexible with your working days to meet the needs of the home, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to work varied rota

Children's residential care experience

Job description

Willowhaven, the brand-new children’s home in Middleton St George near Darlington, will provide a safe, nurturing environment for up to two young people aged 4–17. This residential practitioner role supports trauma-informed care and personalised support to help children build confidence, independence and positive futures.

We are recruiting now for the anticipated September 2026 opening, with pay of £13.50ph–£14.00ph (DOE) plus £50 per sleep-in, and enhanced rates for overtime and bank holidays.