📍 Grays, Essex
💰 £26,208 per annum + £55 per sleep-in
🎁 Comprehensive training, paid sleep-ins, and supportive team environment
🕒 Full Time | 36 hours per week | Rotating 2 on, 4 off shift pattern
Connective Careers Pathways is recruiting on behalf of a children's residential care provider for a caring, reliable, and resilient Residential Care Practitioner. You will join a dedicated team in a high-quality 3-bed children’s residential home supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in Grays, Essex. This is a deeply rewarding opportunity to create a stable, structured, and nurturing environment where young people can thrive.
The Role
As a Residential Care Practitioner, you will play a vital role in the daily lives of the young people in our care. You will act as a positive role model, supporting their emotional well-being, education, personal development, and recreational activities, while ensuring they feel safe, secure, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Key responsibilities:
* Supporting young people with their daily routines, life skills, and personal development.
* Promoting emotional well-being and providing high-quality, trauma-informed care.
* Encouraging and assisting young people with their education, hobbies, and activities.
* Helping to create a positive, safe, and nurturing home environment.
* Managing challenging behaviour effectively using positive de-escalation techniques.
* Maintaining accurate daily logs, reports, and communication records.
Essential Requirements:
* Previous experience working within a children's residential care setting is highly desirable, though not essential.
* A compassionate, patient, resilient, and confident approach when supporting young people.
* Ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly and professionally.
* A positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a genuine commitment to making a difference.
* Flexibility to reliably work the required shift pattern, including weekends and sleep-ins.
Working Hours:
* 36 hours per week.
* Shift Pattern: 2 days on (including sleep-ins), followed by 4 days off.
* Includes dynamic rota coverage for weekends and bank holidays.
What's on Offer
* Base salary of £26,208 per annum.
* Additional £55 per sleep-in payment.
* Ample opportunities for overtime.
* Fully funded, comprehensive training and professional development.
* A highly supportive management team and an excellent peer environment.
* The opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children.
Apply Today
For more information or to apply, contact:
Connective Careers Pathways
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With over 30 years of combined industry experience, Connective Careers Pathways connects exceptional care professionals with outstanding employers across the Health & Social Care and Education sectors
Salary description
£29000.00 - £30000.00 per year