Residential Care Practioner

Job Description:

Reports to:

• Team Leaders
• Deputy Manager
• Registered Home Manager
• Responsible Individual

Salary

• Starting at £26'561.60 for candidates with the level 3/4 diploma 'Children, Young People and Families' award.
• Starting at £25'396.80 for candidates without the above qualification.

Duties and responsibilities



Direct care and support

• Deliver consistent, nurturing care in line with relevant legislation (Children's Act 1989, Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Every Child Matters).
• Provide 1:1 support, guidance, and advocacy to young people, including emotional support during times of stress or difficulty.
• Provide a safe, supportive environment where young people feel secure and protected from harm.
• Support young people with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning and household routines.
• Act as a key worker/co-worker, ensuring care plans are implemented, monitored, and updated.
• Encourage pro-social behaviour, and independence through positive reinforcement.

Development and education

• Support young people's education, personal goals, and extracurricular activities.
• Promote community links and encourage participation in social and leisure activities.
• Empower young people to be actively involved in decisions about their care and future.
• Act as an advocate in meetings and reviews involving the young person.

Record keeping and communication

• Maintain accurate records, reports, and financial documentation as required.
  
• Contribute to planning meetings, reviews, and staff meetings.
  
• Share and receive information effectively to ensure consistency of care.
  

Teamwork and professional practice

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve the aims and objectives of the home.
  
• Contribute to team development and provide support to colleagues when needed.
  
• Participate in supervision, training, and development activities.
  
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, safeguarding, and whistleblowing practices.
  
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion for all young people and colleagues.
  

Health, safety, and compliance

• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of self, colleagues, and young people.
  
• Report hazards, risks, or safeguarding concerns promptly.
  
• Maintain an up-to-date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and notify management of any changes in circumstances.

Specific working conditions

• The role operates on a rota basis, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-in duties (additional payment provided).
• Flexibility is required to cover shifts, sleep-ins, and emergencies at short notice.
• Staff may be asked to assist with household tasks (e.g., decorating, gardening) to support the running of the home.
• A valid DBS check is required at all times, and any changes in circumstances must be reported to the Registered Home Manager.
• A full UK driving licence may be required to drive company vehicles.
  
• Staff must follow all health and safety guidelines, reporting any concerns promptly.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.