Residential Care Practitioner - Children's Residential Home (EBD)
Location: Grays, Essex
Salary: £26,208 per annum + £55 per sleep-in
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
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Children's Residential Support Worker in Grays employer: Connective Career Pathways
Connective Careers Pathways Ltd is an exceptional employer located in Dewsbury, offering a supportive and ambitious team culture that fosters personal and professional growth. With a competitive salary and uncapped commission structure, employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people while enjoying genuine progression opportunities within a growing business. Join us to be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to delivering outstanding support through quality recruitment.
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Connective Career Pathways Recruitment Team
