Residential Care Practitioner

Residential Care Practitioner – Derby

Location: Children’s Residential Homes across 3 homesStarting Salary: £37,275.89 (increasing after 6-month probation)

Are you an experienced childcare professional passionate about shaping young lives? We are looking for 7 Residential Care Practitioners to join our supportive team in Derby, delivering care across three children’s homes. In this role, you will help create a safe, nurturing environment that supports children and young people to thrive.

The Role

As a Residential Care Practitioner, you’ll work closely with senior colleagues to provide high-quality care to children with emotional, behavioural, or developmental needs.

You will:

• Deliver safe, structured, and nurturing care for children and young people
• Support children in daily routines and activities
• Participate in care planning, risk assessments, and team meetings
• Attend training and development sessions to enhance your skills
• Build positive, trusting relationships that promote emotional wellbeing and independence

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 1 year’s experience in children’s residential care or youth work (experience with EBD advantageous)
• Relevant childcare qualification (as per regulatory requirements)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Passion, resilience, and commitment to improving young lives

Working Pattern:

• Full-time role: 56.5 hours per week (including sleep‑ins)
• Shift pattern: 08:00 – 23:00 plus sleep‑in and 08:00–08:30 handover the following day
• 3‑week rolling rota, averaging 10 shifts per month
• Total monthly hours including training and meetings: approx. 244.5

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with progression after probation
• Generous annual leave: 360 hours per year
• Structured rota offering consistency and work‑life balance
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to grow within a supportive and expanding organisation

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