Residential Care Practitioner

Residential Care Practitioner – Children’s Residential Homes (Derby)

We are currently recruiting for 7 Residential Care Practitioners to join our children’s residential homes in Derby, supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs in a safe and supportive environment.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: From £37,275.89 (increase after successful 6-month probation)
• Annual leave: 360 hours per year
• Structured rota for work-life balance
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Role Overview

You will provide day-to-day care and support to young people, helping to create a stable, positive environment that promotes their development and wellbeing.

Key Requirements

• Must hold one of the following:
  • Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner
  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care
• Minimum 1 year experience working with children (not early years)
• Experience in residential care or youth work (EBD experience advantageous)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

Working Pattern

• Approx. 56.5 hours per week (including sleep-ins)
• Shift pattern:
  • 08:00–23:00 + sleep
  • Morning handover the following day (08:00–08:30)
• 3-week rolling rota
• Approx. 10 shifts per month
• Includes training and team meetings (approx. 244.5 hours/month total)

If you are committed to supporting young people and making a real difference, we encourage you to apply.