Residential Childcare Practitioner

Job Title: Residential Support Worker Childrens Home

Location: South of England (Wiltshire Somerset & New Forest areas)
Salary: per annum (inclusive of sleep-ins)
Working Hour: 40 hours per week 2 sleep-ins
Hourly Rate: Included within annual salary
Number of Sleeps Required: 2 per week
Pay Per Sleep: Included in salary
Service: Childrens Home
Service Users: YPs with Trauma EBD
Qualifications Required: Relevant childcare / social care qualification preferred (Level 3 encouraged)
Experience in Years Required: 1 year working with children (preferred not essential)
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time / Part-Time

The Home:

• Location: Wiltshire Somerset & New Forest (rural & urban homes)

• Type of YPs: Trauma EBD

• Ratio of staff to children: High staff-to-child ratio

Who we are looking for

We are looking for fun playful resilient and emotionally intelligent Residential Support Workers who can balance warmth with clear boundaries.

You will:

• Provide day-to-day care and emotional support

• Engage young people in fun educational and recreational activities

• Support school runs family contact and extra-curricular activities

• Carry out everyday parental responsibilities such as cooking and cleaning

• Maintain accurate daily records and complete health & safety checks

• Work collaboratively with social workers and professionals

• Work 24-hour shift patterns including sleep-ins weekends and bank holidays

This is a rewarding role where every day makes a difference

Who you will be working for

• A specialist childrens residential care provider

• Supporting children who have experienced significant trauma

• Multiple homes across the South of England

• Services located in rural and urban settings

• Strong focus on safeguarding stability and therapeutic care

Why this Home & Company

Progression Opportunity:

• Clear development pathways

• Opportunity to progress into senior roles

Qualification Opportunity:

• Support to work towards Level 3 childcare qualifications

• Potential progression to Level 5 qualifications

• Access to online face-to-face and therapeutic training

Benefits Include:

• Company pension

• Casual dress

• On-site parking

• Referral programme

• Ongoing training & development

Ethos & Culture:

• Trauma-informed nurturing and child-centred care

• Warm stable and fun environments

• Strong emphasis on safeguarding and wellbeing

• Supportive and inclusive team culture

Important Please Read Before Applying

Do not apply for this role if any of the following apply to you:

• You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have access to a car

• You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care (this is not deemed equivalent)

• You only have HealthCare NHS CQC or Nursery Practitioner experience

• You require sponsorship no sponsorship available

Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Childrens Home will not be considered.

Sponsorship is not available

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our clients professional and dedicated team they encourage you to apply today.

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