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Residential Care Practitioner
Job Posted: 10 days ago
Salary: £ 15,000 - 28,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: DE1, Derby, Derbyshire
Expire in: 18 days
Job Description
Residential Care Practitioner (location DE11)
To provide consistent care, guidance, and support to children and young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities (LD) in a safe, nurturing residential environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver high-quality, child-centred care in line with individual care and behaviour management plans.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage growth, independence, and resilience.
• Support with daily routines including personal care, education, recreational activities, and life skills.
• Use de-escalation and positive behaviour management strategies to manage challenging behaviour.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and logs in line with Ofsted and organisational requirements.
• Contribute to team meetings, care planning, and multi-agency working.
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and homely environment.
Requirements
Person Specification
• Experience working with children/young people with EBD and/or LD (desirable).
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and behaviour management.
• Compassionate, resilient, and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Flexible to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins (where applicable).
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if not already held)Before You Apply
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