Residential Childcare Practitioner

Residential Childcare Practitioner

Location: Kirkham (PR4)
Salary: £34,700 - £35,800 per annum (dependent on qualifications)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time, including long shifts and sleep-ins

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Do you want to be part of an ambitious, newly established group of residential childrens homes that values and invests in its team?

We are seeking dedicated Residential Childcare Practitioners to join our client's supportive and growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of an organisation with big aspirations to expand while fostering a culture of growth and development for their staff.

As a Residential Childcare Practitioner, you will:

• Provide a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children and young people in your care.
• Work long shifts, including completing sleep-ins, to ensure continuity of care.
• Support the children in achieving positive outcomes through personalised care plans and activities.
• Promote their emotional, physical, and social development in line with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to safeguard and enhance the lives of the young people we support.

• A competitive salary of £34,700 - £35,800 per annum (inclusive of sleep in allowance).
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• A supportive, values-driven work environment where you can thrive.

To excel in this role, youll need:

• A genuine passion for working with children and young people.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent) or a willingness to work towards these.
• Previous experience in residential childcare or a similar setting is highly desirable.
• The ability to work flexible hours, including long shifts and sleep-ins.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Our client is a new and ambitious organisation, and they believe that their staff are the key to their success. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your up-to-date CV and we will aim to get back to you within 2 business days.