At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children in daily living and help them develop life skills.
- Company: Join a highly-rated residential home in Reading with a caring team.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, sleep-in allowances, and rewarding work experience.
- Other info: Challenging yet fulfilling role with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Open to both qualified and unqualified applicants; compassion is key.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
Full time 37 hours. Typical shift patterns: 10am - 10pm, sleep-in followed by a 7am - 11am.
We are looking for a Residential Childcare Practitioner to join our 4 bed home in Reading. We welcome applications from both qualified, experienced childcare workers and unqualified individuals who would like a change in direction. We are proud to have achieved an outstanding Ofsted rating for the past two consecutive years and are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic, and caring individuals to join our team.
The role includes evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and regular sleep-in duties (1-2 per week), with an additional allowance of £50 per sleep-in. This role can be challenging, with difficult days and stressful moments, but it is also incredibly rewarding. If you are resilient, compassionate, and committed to making a positive difference in a young person's life, we would love to hear from you.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Support children and young people with all aspects of daily living, including personal hygiene, health needs, administering medication, and developing independence and life skills.
- Build positive, trusting relationships through consistent care and positive role modelling, helping young people make safe and constructive choices.
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times, recognising and responding appropriately to any concerns.
Residential Childcare Worker employer: Positive Footsteps Ltd
Join our outstanding team in Reading, where we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment for both our residents and staff. As a Residential Childcare Worker, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that values resilience and compassion, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development. With competitive sleep-in allowances and the chance to make a meaningful impact in young people's lives, this role offers not just a job, but a rewarding career path.
