Child Care Practitioner

We are looking for a Child Care Practitioner to support the children and join the team at an inspiring dual registered children's home and educational setting on a full-time permanent basis. The home accommodates up to 8 children, all with social, emotional and mental health complexities.

Starting salary £27,254 to £28,142 (depending on experience) plus sleeping in payments (which will usually increase your annual salary by around £1500).

Typical duties include:

· Ensuring children are fully prepared for daily life

· Working closely with the onsite education team to support children's learning

· Maintaining a homely feel in the house

· Planning activities for evenings, weekends and holidays

· Supporting young people with attending outside clubs and activities

· Building positive relationships with young people

· Role modelling in life skills and social interactions

· Ensuring we work towards the personal development plan for each child

You don’t need to have any previous experience to apply for a Child Care Practitioner position with us, just the desire to improve the lives of our children and to be part of a team that aspires to give them a better chance of having a happy and fulfilling future. You will work to provide a family environment, nurturing and educating children in life skills and their personal, emotional and social development.

You will need to be qualified in English Language or Literacy to a Level 1 standard and hold a full UK driving licence. Staff working in a children's residential setting will be supported in completing a Level 3 Diploma in residential childcare, ensuring it has been completed within two years of employment.

As our home provides care and nurture for children 24 hours a day, the position involves working shifts (with occasional paid sleep ins and overtime). The shift pattern is over four-weeks and is based on a 37 hour week. Due to the nature of the role you will be required to have your own transport but parking is always available on site. We have two homes within 3.5 miles of each other, providing great opportunities for shared professional development.

Embark on a rewarding career where your enthusiasm fuels children's development! We value passionate individuals committed to creating enriching experiences that support young minds. Apply today