Residential Care Practitioner – Children's Residential Home (EBD) 📍 Grays, Essex 💰 £26,208 per annum + £55 per sleep-in 🎁 Comprehensive training, paid sleep-ins, and supportive team environment 🕒 Full Time | 36 hours per week | Rotating 2 on, 4 off shift pattern Connective Careers Pathways is recruiting on behalf of a children's residential care provider for a caring, reliable, and resilient Residential Care Practitioner. You will join a dedicated team in a high-quality 3-bed children’s residential home supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in Grays, Essex. This is a deeply rewarding opportunity to create a stable, structured, and nurturing environment where young people can thrive. The Role As a Residential Care Practitioner, you will play a vital role in the daily lives of the young people in our care. You will act as a positive role model, supporting their emotional well-being, education, personal development, and recreational activities, while ensuring they feel safe, secure, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Key responsibilities: * Supporting young people with their daily routines, life skills, and personal development. * Promoting emotional well-being and providing high-quality, trauma-informed care. * Encouraging and assisting young people with their education, hobbies, and activities. * Helping to create a positive, safe, and nurturing home environment. * Managing challenging behaviour effectively using positive de-escalation techniques. * Maintaining accurate daily logs, reports, and communication records. Essential Requirements: * Previous experience working within a children's residential care setting is highly desirable, though not essential. * A compassionate, patient, resilient, and confident approach when supporting young people. * Ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly and professionally. * A positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a genuine commitment to making a difference. * Flexibility to reliably work the required shift pattern, including weekends and sleep-ins. Working Hours: * 36 hours per week. * Shift Pattern: 2 days on (including sleep-ins), followed by 4 days off. * Includes dynamic rota coverage for weekends and bank holidays. What's on Offer * Base salary of £26,208 per annum. * Additional £55 per sleep-in payment. * Ample opportunities for overtime. * Fully funded, comprehensive training and professional development. * A highly supportive management team and an excellent peer environment. * The opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children. Apply Today For more information or to apply, contact: Connective Careers Pathways 📞 (phone number removed) With over 30 years of combined industry experience, Connective Careers Pathways connects exceptional care professionals with outstanding employers across the Health & Social Care and Education sectors
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