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Residential Child Care Practitioner- Reading

Job Posted: an hour ago

Salary: £ 13.26 - 16.7 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Reading

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Residential Child Care Practitioner- Reading 

Are you a passionate Residential Child Care looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Residential Child Care to work in children and young peoplehomes based In Reading.

Hourly Rate: £13.26 - £16.70 per hour  

Information the Role: 

37 hours per week Shift pattern includes:

7:00am – 3:00pm

2:00pm – 10:00pm

Working every other weekend

Sleep-in duties required

We are excited to be recruiting Residential Child Care Practitioners to join a brand-new, service supporting children and young people in Reading.

You will be part of a dedicated team across three homes:

A therapeutic home (up to 2 children, aged 11–17, SEMH)
An assessment home (up to 4 children, aged 12–17, EBD)
A mid/long-term home (up to 4 children, aged 12–17, EBD)
This is a rewarding opportunity to support children with social, emotional and behavioural needs in a trauma-informed, person-centred environment, helping them build confidence, resilience, and life skills.

Key Responsibilities

Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
Supporting emotional, social and behavioural development
Acting as a key worker and contributing to care/placement plans
Promoting safeguarding and child protection at all times
Supporting education, activities, and daily routines
Managing behaviours positively and consistently
Working collaboratively with families, social workers and professionals
Maintaining accurate records and contributing to reviews and meetings
What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience & Skills

Experience working with children and young people
Knowledge of good practice within residential children’s homes
Willingness to complete Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Full UK driving licence
Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships
Resilience and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Enhanced DBS Adult & Children Checks
Desirable

NVQ Level 3 / Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Registered on the DBS Update Service
Experience with SEMH, EBD or challenging behaviour
Experience in residential care settings

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact out Team on (phone number removed) or email

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Date of birth.

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