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Residential Childcare Practitioner

Job Posted: 3 months ago

Salary: £ 26,514 - 26,514 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge, Norfolk

Expire in: 2 months

Job Description

Residential Childcare Practitioner

📍 Cambridgeshire
💷 Starting from £26,514 per annum (£12.74ph)
📄 Permanent | Full-Time (40 hours per week)

About the Role

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for multiple permanent Residential Childcare Practitioner opportunities based in Cambridgeshire.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people in a residential care setting, helping them develop the skills, confidence, and emotional resilience needed to move positively into adulthood.

As part of a dedicated care team, you will play a vital role in safeguarding children and providing high-quality care, support, and guidance within a nurturing and safe home environment.

The role operates on a rolling rota basis and includes weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-in duties.

Key Responsibilities

  * Provide high standards of care, protection, and emotional support to children and young people

  * Safeguard children from harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation

  * Build positive and constructive relationships with young people through effective role modelling

  * Support children with education, activities, routines, and life skills development

  * Act as a Key Worker, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records

  * Participate in care planning, risk assessments, reviews, and planning meetings

  * Support children with emotional regulation and restorative practice approaches

  * Work collaboratively with external agencies and professionals

  * Maintain the home to a high standard and contribute positively to team culture

  * Work flexibly across homes where required to support service needs

  * Undertake sleep-ins and lead shifts when necessary

Essential Requirements

✅ NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) or equivalent transferable qualification (mandatory)
✅ Full UK Driving Licence

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking caring, committed, and resilient individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives.

You should be able to:

  * Thrive in a collaborative, team-focused environment

  * Stay calm, confident, and solution-focused in challenging situations

  * Build positive, trusting relationships while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries

  * Show empathy, resilience, professionalism, and a genuine passion for supporting young people

  * Adapt confidently to changing situations and the evolving needs of the home and children in your care

Staff Benefits

  * Perkbox

  * Medicash,

  * Extra holiday after 2 years of service Co

  * Company sick pay after probation

  * Staff events

📅 Closing Date: 12th June 2026

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes and want to be part of a supportive residential care team, we would love to hear from you

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