Location: Children’s Residential Homes across 3 homes
Starting Salary: £37,275.89 (increasing after 6-month probation)
Are you an experienced childcare professional passionate about shaping young lives? We are looking for 7 Residential Care Practitioners to join our supportive team in Derby, delivering care across three children’s homes. In this role, you will help create a safe, nurturing environment that supports children and young people to thrive.
The Role
As a Residential Care Practitioner, you’ll work closely with senior colleagues to provide high-quality care to children with emotional, behavioural, or developmental needs.
You will:
* Deliver safe, structured, and nurturing care for children and young people
* Support children in daily routines and activities
* Participate in care planning, risk assessments, and team meetings
* Attend training and development sessions to enhance your skills
* Build positive, trusting relationships that promote emotional wellbeing and independence
What We’re Looking For:
Minimum 1 year’s experience in children’s residential care or youth work (experience with EBD advantageous)
* Relevant childcare qualification (as per regulatory requirements)
* Full UK driving licence (essential)
* Passion, resilience, and commitment to improving young lives
Working Pattern:
* Full-time role: 56.5 hours per week (including sleep-ins)
* Shift pattern: 08:00 – 23:00 plus sleep-in and 08:00–08:30 handover the following day
* 3-week rolling rota, averaging 10 shifts per month
* Total monthly hours including training and meetings: approx. 244.5
Benefits:
* Competitive salary with progression after probation
* Generous annual leave: 360 hours per year
* Structured rota offering consistency and work-life balance
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Opportunity to grow within a supportive and expanding organisation
Salary description
£37275.00 - £37275.00 per year