Residential Childcare Practitioner
Posted on May 27, 2026 by CV-Library
Cambridge, Norfolk, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£26.5k - £26.5k Annual
Full-Time
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
📍 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
Reference: 225163169
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Residential Childcare Practitioner
Posted on May 27, 2026 by CV-Library
Cambridge, Norfolk, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£26.5k - £26.5k Annual
Full-Time
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
📍 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
Reference: 225163169
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