Youth Residential Care Practitioner – Make a Real Difference

Leicester City Council; Leicester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift enhancements

Professional development and training

Supportive, inclusive workplace

Community-focused organisation

Job summary

Leicester City Council is seeking a Residential Practitioner to lead shifts and manage daily operations across our children's homes. You will build strong relationships with children, act as their keyworker, and support education, life skills, and emotional wellbeing in a nurturing, professional setting.

This role requires substantial experience with vulnerable children in a residential context, holding Level 3 Diplomas or equivalent qualifications, and a commitment to ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of working with vulnerable children, young people or adults, including a residential setting.
• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People’s Workforce (Social Care Pathway) or equivalent qualification or Social Work qualification.
• Background in supporting individuals with diverse needs.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and training.
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support the day-to-day operation of the home.
• Build positive relationships with children and young people and be a keyworker for them.
• Support education, independence, and life skills development.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Complete key worker responsibilities and maintain high-quality care records.
• Support and mentor Residential Support Workers.
• Maintain high safeguarding standards and professional boundaries.
• Work collaboratively with families and external professionals.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People’s Workforce (Social Care Pathway) or equivalent

Social Work qualification (DIPSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent)

Job description

Leicester City Council is seeking a Residential Practitioner to lead shifts and manage daily operations across our children's homes. You will build strong relationships with children, act as their keyworker, and support education, life skills, and emotional wellbeing in a nurturing, professional setting.

This role requires substantial experience with vulnerable children in a residential context, holding Level 3 Diplomas or equivalent qualifications, and a commitment to ongoing development.