Residential Care Practitioner - Derby

Location: Children's Residential Homes across 3 homes
Starting 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