Residential Childcare Practitioner Level 1

Overview

Residential Children’s Practitioner Level 1 or 2 (Nights) | 8941 | Secondment Opportunity / Temporary Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) | 37 hours per week | £26,403 to £33,699 per annum plus weekend enhancement | Grade E/G | Kings Lynn

Young people are at the heart of our practice at Norfolk County Council. We are committed to providing proven, quality, holistic residential care for children and young people aged 0–17 to achieve excellent outcomes and lasting results. Marshfields is a short break home which provides emergency and time-limited specialist care for young people of either gender aged 5–18 with complex needs, where family, foster care, or other community-based placements are not possible or desirable at the time.

We are seeking highly motivated, resilient, and positive team members who can lead shifts and support junior staff. The role is predominately night shifts and may include day work for training, development and supervision. The team works across the whole week including weekends and bank holidays, with possible unsociable hours, night work, and sleep-ins. Our practice is underpinned by the Children’s Services practice vision, using a relationship-based approach and outcome-focused practice to achieve the best outcomes for children, young people and families.

To apply, please download an application form and attach it to your online application instead of your CV.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and providing meaningful day-to-day activities to children and young people to develop their emotional and social needs by building positive relationships.
• Developing personal and practical skills to enhance young people’s independence.
• Ensuring that children’s and young people’s diverse communication needs are met, ascertaining their views and wishes and acting upon them where appropriate.
• Reporting and recording key aspects of care and developing professional skills as part of ongoing development.
• Managing complex behaviours that can be challenging.
• Providing personal intimate care and/or nursing care support to holistically support children and young people, depending on the needs of the child/young person.
• Working in collaboration with families and other professionals to ensure best outcomes for children and young people.
• Holding or being willing to work towards the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Child Care (paid for).

Qualifications and Requirements

• Hold or be willing to work towards the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Child Care (paid for).
• Post-entry training and induction program completion as part of the role.

In Return We Will Offer You

• A supportive team who cares about wellbeing and professional development.
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus option to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through salary sacrifice.
• Maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off; access to an on-site nursery with priority spaces for employees.
• Support for carers of relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill.
• Health and wellbeing support, including confidential counselling, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40.
• NCC Pension scheme.
• Meals while on shift and cycle to work scheme.

For an informal discussion please contact Claire Pooley, Team Manager, or Jamie Cowie, Assistant Team Manager – 01553 614980. Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Internal applicants can apply via myOracle using their Norfolk or NCCal.ac.uk email.

Redeployment closing date: 29 September 2025 at 23:59. All other applicants closing date: 06 October 2025 at 23:59.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

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