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Residential Practitioner
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0-1years
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Posted:
9 October 2026 (10 hours ago)
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Application Deadline:
6 January 2027
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
3 months contract with a Local Authority
Umbrella Rate: 24.54 per hour umbrella
Summary
- This is a 3-month contract position with a school or local authority offering an umbrella rate of 24.54 per hour. The role involves delivering high-quality person-focused care and support to children and young people in a safe and nurturing residential home. You will collaborate with colleagues families and external professionals to foster positive outcomes independence well-being and personal growth while ensuring the safety and welfare of all children and young people.
Responsibilities
- Deliver care and support tailored to individual care plans placement plans and risk assessments.
- Assist children and young people with daily activities personal care education social development recreational activities and independent living skills.
- Foster positive behavior and emotional well-being through consistent support and guidance.
- Encourage the development of confidence resilience self-esteem and independence in young people.
Requirements:
- Experience working with children and young people in residential care schools pupil referral units (PRUs) supported accommodation or other regulated care settings.
- Experience supporting children and young people with emotional behavioral or complex needs.
- QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Enhanced DBS required.
Additional Information
- 10 hours per week
- Location: Olive House Childrens Home 18 St Marys Road Southwark London SE15 2DW United Kingdom
- Biweekly payment schedule
- enhanced DBS required.
- Application deadline: 18th October 2026. Please apply as soon as possible.
