At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with daily living and help them develop independence and life skills.
- Company: Join a highly-rated residential home in Reading with a caring team.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, sleep-in allowance, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Challenging yet rewarding role with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Be a positive role model and change lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Open to both qualified and unqualified applicants; passion for helping others 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 **CLOSING DATE 19th July** **INTERVIEW COMMENCING 20th July** 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 ...
Residential Child Care worker employer: Positive Footsteps
As a Residential Child Care worker in our outstandingly rated home in Reading, you will be part of a supportive and compassionate team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. We offer a nurturing work culture that values resilience and personal growth, with opportunities for training and development, alongside competitive benefits including an additional allowance for sleep-in duties. Join us in creating a positive environment where your contributions are truly valued and rewarded.
