Childcare Practitioner - LEVEL 3 (Contract) in Sheffield

As a national leader in Social Care for over 25 years, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our nurturing and empowering culture allows us to deliver exceptional services through our highly skilled, committed, and multi-disciplinary teams. We offer a range of services, including Family Assessment, Children's Residential, 16+ Supported Living, and Learning Disabilities. All of our services are designed to provide safety, growth, and independence for individuals and families.

Our Mission

At Progressive Care, our brand stands for trust, quality, and care. Every service we provide is thoughtfully designed to deliver excellence, consistency, and a meaningful impact. With a professional and person-centred approach, we ensure reliability and progress, creating lasting value for those we care and support.

Your Role as a Childcare Practitioner within Children's Services:

• Assist with the care and support of our Children and Young People aged 12-17 whilst ensuring that a homely environment is maintained.
• Contribute to meeting each child's physical, emotional, social and educational needs.
• Build positive relationships with children and support their development whilst ensuring that they are kept safe.
• Work within a Multi-disciplinary Team to advocate for children's needs.
• Provide positive and meaningful life experiences for children to develop their skills and self-esteem.
• Provide calm and safe responses when Children and Young People are unable to.
• Work in a Multi-disciplinary Team to provide a nurturing environment in which young people can develop and thrive.
• Promote independence through care and support with daily tasks such as cooking, travel etc.
• Complete key work responsibilities and maintain young people's files.

Our Ideal Candidate should:

• Be willing to work towards or already hold a Level 3 Children Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent).
• Have a passion to work with young people who sometimes demonstrate behaviours that challenge.
• Have a genuine desire to improve lives and promote self-esteem.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and empathy.
• Stay calm under pressure and work flexibly.
• Have an awareness of this client group and be able to work on initiative, whilst also possessing a sense of resilience.
• Possess strong written and recording skills.
• Be flexible to work across all different shift patterns for example 'Waking nights, day shifts and sleep-in shifts where applicable'.

What We Offer:

• Excellent Pay & Rewards: We recognise your skills with structured Salary Grades that reflect your Experience and Qualifications. Our Pay Structures are at the forefront of National Pay Standards.
• Career Progression & Development: Excellent Opportunities for career progression pathways creating opportunities from Support Worker, Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, Deputy Manager, Registered Manager, to Service Manager.
• Comprehensive Training & Qualifications: Full induction programme before you start. Service specific training to refine and enhance your skills. We fully fund your training and qualifications through our Nationally Accredited Training Centre.
• Wellbeing Program: Access to excellent employee benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, and personal development.
• A Supportive & Rewarding Work Environment: With strong management support and supervision, you will always have the guidance and encouragement that give you the tools and confidence that you need to thrive in your role and career.

Are you ready to start your career in Social Care? Speak to our Talent Team today and join the Progressive Care Community!

Due to the nature of this role, Progressive Care conducts enhanced background checks through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) for all hired personnel. Please note that all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.