Details:
- Salary: £13.50 - 14 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Darlington County Durham
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Residential Support Practitioner – Children's Services
£13.50 - £14.00 per hour (DOE) + £50 per sleep-in
Permanent and Bank Opportunities Available
About Us:
360 Children's Residential Services delivers trauma-informed care for children and young people and is proud to be recognised as a Sunday Times Best Small Company to Work For 2026.
We're excited to be opening Willowhaven, our brand-new children's home in Middleton St George, a peaceful village location close to Darlington. Willowhaven will provide a safe, nurturing environment for up to two young people aged 4–17, enabling highly personalised care and support tailored to each child's individual needs. In this small, family-style home, young people will have the opportunity to build confidence, develop independence, and create positive futures.
Be part of something new from the very beginning. We're recruiting now for our anticipated September 2026 opening, giving you the opportunity to help shape the culture, team, and future success of Willowhaven.
The Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to help create a safe, nurturing home where children and young people can thrive. You'll support young people with their daily lives, education, emotional wellbeing, independence, hobbies, appointments, and community activities.
Working as part of a supportive team, you'll build positive relationships, champion safeguarding, celebrate achievements, and help young people develop the skills, confidence, and resilience they need for the future.
If you're passionate about supporting children and young people to reach their potential, we'd love to hear from you.
This role includes evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins as part of a flexible shift pattern.
What We Offer:
* £50 sleep-in payment
* Enhanced rates for overtime, bank holidays, and festival periods
* Fully funded Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma
* Free on-site parking
* Blue Light Card
* Wellness Allowance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Birthday off every year
* Referral bonus scheme
* Additional annual leave with service
* Supportive leadership team
* Career progression opportunities
What We're Looking For:
Essential:
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Experience working with children and young people
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Desirable:
* Residential childcare experience
* Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma (or equivalent)
Safeguarding:
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, full employment history and references.
In our safe havens, young people embrace their tomorrow with confidence