Job Description

Location:

Merstham, Surrey

Contract:

Bank / Flexible

Pay:

Approx. 250 per 24.5-hour shift (including 60 sleep-in allowance)

Every Shift Counts - Help Shape Brighter Futures

Are you an experienced, compassionate childcare professional looking for flexibility without losing purpose? This role offers the chance to make every shift matter.

We are seeking Bank Residential Childcare Practitioners to join our therapeutic children's home in Merstham, Surrey. Here, you can choose the shifts that suit you while making a real and lasting difference to young people's lives.

We support children aged 10-18 who have experienced trauma, disrupted care, and loss. Whether stepping in at short notice, providing stability during change, or working regular shifts, you will play a vital role in creating a calm, safe environment where young people can begin to heal and thrive.

Why This Role Stands Out

Flexibility with Purpose

- Fit work around your life while knowing your presence truly matters.

Therapeutic, Nature-Led Setting

- Our home sits on the edge of the Surrey Hills, with peaceful gardens and therapy animals, including our much-loved rabbits.

A Team That Puts Care First

- We follow a trauma-informed, relationship-based model of care, built on empathy, connection, and stability.
What You'll Do

As a Bank Residential Childcare Practitioner, you will provide consistent, high-quality care when it's needed most. Your calm, steady approach will support young people through both everyday routines and moments of challenge.

Key responsibilities:

Build trusting, supportive relationships with young people Deliver personalised, trauma-informed care based on individual needs Facilitate therapeutic and recreational activities, including outdoor time Support with daily routines such as mealtimes, education, and bedtime Respond to emotional and behavioural needs with empathy and composure Maintain accurate records in line with safeguarding requirements Work collaboratively with the core staff team to ensure consistency of care
What You'll Bring

You will be dependable, empathetic, and resilient, with a strong understanding of the importance of stability and trust.

Essential:

Experience in residential childcare or a similar care setting Confidence supporting children with complex needs and emotional challenges Strong safeguarding knowledge and trauma-informed practice Calm, compassionate communication skills Full UK driving licence Availability for 24.5-hour shifts (10:00am-11:00pm, sleep-in, then 7:00am-10:30am)
What We Offer

Approx. 250 per 24.5-hour shift (including sleep-in allowance) Flexible scheduling--choose shifts that work for you Full induction plus therapeutic training and reflective practice Supportive, inclusive team culture that values your contribution Opportunities for progression into permanent roles The chance to make a genuine difference--even in just one shift
Be Part of Something That Matters

This is more than flexible work--it's an opportunity to provide stability, build trust, and create moments of change for young people who need it most.

Apply today with your CV and a short cover letter telling us why this role matters to you.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.24-13.45 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension On-site parking Referral programme
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) DBS Certificate registered to the Update Service (preferred)
Work Location: In person