Details:
- Salary: £26,421 - 27,803 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Beccles
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Job Title: Child Care Practitioner
Location: Beccles/Loddon
Type: Permanent
Starting Salary: £26,421 - £27,803 per annum (depending on experience) plus sleeping-in payments (which will typically increase your annual salary by around £1000)
Sanctuary Personnel is seeking dedicated Child Care Practitioners to join our client's teams at their inspiring dual registered children’s homes and educational settings. They offer full-time, permanent positions in homes that accommodate up to 8 children, all of whom have social, emotional, and mental health complexities.
Shift Pattern:
The role involves working shifts, including occasional paid sleep-ins and overtime. The shift pattern spans four weeks and is based on a 37-hour workweek.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensuring children are fully prepared for daily life
Collaborating closely with the onsite education team to support children’s learning
Maintaining a homely environment
Planning activities for evenings, weekends, and holidays
Supporting young people in attending outside clubs and activities
Building positive relationships with young people
Role modelling in life skills and social interactions
Working towards the personal development plan for each child
About You:
No previous experience is required to apply for the Child Care Practitioner position. They are looking for individuals with a strong desire to improve the lives of children and to be part of a team that aims to provide a happy and fulfilling future for them. You will work to create a family-like environment, nurturing and educating children in life skills and their personal, emotional, and social development.
Requirements:
Qualified in English Language or Literacy to a Level 1 standard
Full UK driving licence
Own transport (parking available on site)
Commitment to completing a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within two years of employment (supported by us)
Our Client's Commitment:
They are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are dependent on a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.
Join our client in making a significant difference in the lives of children. Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel to become a valued member of the team