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 0808 178 4445 or email careteam@4recruitmentservices.com.