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Residential childcare practitioner

Barnsley
Barnsley Council
Childcare practitioner
Posted: 8 June
Offer description

Position reference

50007561


About the Post

We are looking for a residential support worker to care for children and young people in our services. The role requires a high level of compassion, resilience, and dedication.


Responsibilities

* Provide a high standard of care, engaging and nurturing children and young people.
* Keep children safe, helping them learn, develop, have fun and experience new opportunities.
* Work 24/7 care on a rota basis: early, afternoons and waking nights, including weekdays, weekends, bank holidays and sleeping duties.
* Support the team to cover shift patterns and meet the assessed needs of children and young people.
* Contribute to protection and safeguarding of children, promote their education, health and wellbeing.
* Maintain and develop a quality service, working as part of a team.


Qualifications and Requirements

* Speak English to an appropriate standard.
* Hold a relevant Level 3 qualification, or commit to completing a Level 3 Diploma within 12 months of appointment.
* Experience working in a residential environment with children/young people and/or adults with emotional and behavioural needs.
* Good IT skills.
* Enhanced DBS check required.
* Visa requirements: must have a valid visa or work permit; no sponsorship available.
* Prepared to start work with all necessary legal documents.


Employment Details

* Salary: £35,412 – £38,220 Pro rata
* Hours per week: 28
* Contract type: Permanent


Benefits and Working Arrangements

We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.

Employee rewards and benefits are available.


EEO Statement

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate. We are committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone feels they can be themselves. We welcome applicants with past convictions and value diversity. CVs are not accepted for this role.


Closing Date

12/06/2026 at 23:59


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