Assistant Residential Practitioner in Ledston

Location: Leeds
Salary: £120– £140 per day and weekend enhancements
Job Type: Full-time & Part-time Opportunities Available
Contract: Permanent

Make a Lasting Difference to the Lives of Young People

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people to achieve their full potential?

We’re looking for compassionate, resilient, and caring Assistant Residential Practitioners to join a dedicated team supporting children and young people in a secure unit home in Leeds.

This is a rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships, provide stability, and help young people overcome challenges while developing the confidence and life skills they need for the future.

Whether you already have experience in residential childcare or are looking to build a long-term career in children’s services, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Assistant Residential Practitioner, you’ll work as part of a supportive team to provide a safe, nurturing, and stable home environment for children and young people.

You’ll play a key role in helping them develop emotionally, socially, and educationally while promoting independence and positive life outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building positive and trusting relationships with children and young people
• Providing consistent care and emotional support
• Encouraging independence and life skills development
• Supporting education, health, and personal wellbeing
• Promoting positive behaviour through nurturing and restorative approaches
• Working alongside families, social workers, education providers, and other professionals
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care plans
• Creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive home environment
• Depending on the service, you may work with young people with complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties, or within mainstream residential homes.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for individuals who are:

• Passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable children and young people
• Caring, patient, and emotionally resilient
• Excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills
• Flexible and able to work a rota that includes evenings, weekends, bank holidays, waking nights, or sleep‑ins where required
• Committed to providing outstanding care and support

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience supporting children or young people through employment, volunteering, education, or personal experience
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or willingness to complete the qualification (fully funded)
• Good literacy, numeracy, and basic IT skills

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary with enhanced rates for weekends, nights, and sleep‑ins
• Permanent full-time and part-time opportunities
• Fully funded Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (if required)
• Excellent career progression and professional development
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Supportive management team and positive working culture
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference every single day

Ideal For

• Residential Support Workers
• Children’s Support Workers
• Care Workers
• Youth Workers
• Teaching Assistants
• Psychology, Criminology, or Social Work graduates
• Anyone passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people

Apply Today

If you’re ready to begin or develop a rewarding career supporting children and young people, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team committed to changing lives, building brighter futures, and helping every child reach their full potential.

Samuel Agbana
0113 418 0100

Assistant Residential Practitioner • Leeds, UK