Residential Childcare Practitioner Location: Derby Salary: £35,809.49 (senior level, rising after 6-month probation) Contract: Permanent | Full Time – 56.5 hours/week (3-week rolling rota) Recruiting on behalf of our valued client – a leading therapeutic children’s care provider in Derby – we are seeking empathetic, resilient, and committed Residential Childcare Practitioners to join a truly rewarding service that transforms young lives. What You’ll Be Doing: Providing high-quality therapeutic care for looked-after children Supporting children through daily routines, including education, family contact, and activities Implementing individual risk and care plans Encouraging young people to engage in positive relationships, hobbies, and learning Performing general household duties and maintaining a safe, structured home Contributing to reports and record keeping Working alone and as part of a professional, multidisciplinary team What We’re Looking For: Experience in a residential childcare or relevant care setting (e.g. adult LD, domestic abuse, substance misuse) Hold or working towards a Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children’s Residential/Young People & Families (Residential Pathway) Full UK Driving Licence (essential – transporting children is a core requirement) Resilience, flexibility, emotional intelligence and a genuine commitment to safeguarding and child development Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check Working Hours & Pay: Shift pattern: 3-week rolling rota (10 shifts/month), including sleep-ins Typical shift: 08:00–23:00 plus sleep and morning handover (08:00–08:30) Total hours: 56.5/week (244.5/month) Salary: £35,809.49 (rising post-probation) Why Apply? Make a real difference in young people’s lives Join a passionate, supportive team with ongoing CPD and training Work in a setting regulated by Ofsted and guided by therapeutic practice Genuine career progression opportunities