Residential Childcare Practitioner Southampton | £27,780-£35,564 (incl. £5,000 Market Supplement) | 37 hrs/week, Permanent Candidates must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK Are you ready to make a lasting impact in a childs life? Join our secure residential care team, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, as a Residential Childcare Practitioner supporting up to ten children with complex mental health, behavioural, and attachment needs. As a Residential Childcare Practitioner, youll work in a structured, therapeutic setting that helps vulnerable young people feel safe, supported, and empowered. Youll act as a trusted role model, build secure relationships, and support recovery from trauma with empathy and consistency. What Youll Do: Be a therapeutic parent and positive influence Collaborate with education and wellbeing teams Lead structured, enriching activities Work flexible shifts incl. weekends, early/late, and sleep-ins Receive full induction and ongoing training What Were Looking For: Passion for working with children and young people Emotional resilience, patience, and physical capability Experience in residential or secure settings (preferred) Why Join Us? Enhancements for evenings/weekends Career development and training Supportive team environment Up to 33 days leave public holidays Take the next step in a meaningful career as a Residential Childcare Practitioner. Apply today and help shape brighter futures. HCC25