Job Description

Location:

Merstham, Surrey

Contract:

Bank / Flexible

Pay:

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

Every Shift Counts - Help Shape Brighter Futures

Are you a skilled, compassionate childcare professional looking for flexibility without losing sight of your purpose? This is your chance to join our therapeutic children's home in Merstham, Surrey, as a

Bank Residential Childcare Practitioner

--a flexible role where every shift can help transform a young person's future.

We care for children aged 10 to 18 who have experienced trauma, disrupted care, and loss. Whether you're covering shifts at short notice, providing consistency during change, or choosing regular hours, you'll be part of creating a calm, safe environment where young people can begin to heal and thrive.

Why You'll Love This Role

Flexibility with Real Purpose

Choose shifts that suit your life, while making a genuine, lasting difference in a child's day.

A Healing, Therapeutic Environment

Our home is set on the edge of the beautiful Surrey Hills, surrounded by nature and tranquillity. With peaceful gardens and therapy animals (including our much-loved resident bunnies), it's a space where emotional safety and recovery come first.

A Team That Leads with Care

We work in a trauma-informed, relationship-led way--placing empathy, connection, and stability at the heart of everything we do.

What You'll Do

As a Bank Residential Childcare Practitioner, you'll help maintain stability and quality of care during times of change. Your calm presence and empathetic approach will support young people through everyday routines and emotional challenges.

Key responsibilities:

Build trusting, supportive relationships with young people Provide personalised, trauma-informed care in line with each child's plan Support therapeutic and recreational activities, including time outdoors Assist with daily routines such as mealtimes, education, and bedtime Respond to emotional or behavioural needs with empathy and composure Keep accurate, timely records in line with safeguarding standards Work closely with the core team to maintain consistency in care
What You'll Bring

You'll be resilient, caring, and dependable--someone who understands how vital emotional safety and reliability are for children.

We're looking for:

Experience in residential childcare or a similar care setting Confidence in supporting children with complex needs and emotional challenges Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed practice A calm, empathetic manner with excellent communication skills A 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--pick shifts that fit your life Full induction plus therapeutic training and reflective practice sessions A supportive, inclusive team culture that values your skills and input Opportunities to move into permanent roles in the future The chance to make a real difference--even in just one shift
Be Part of Something That Matters

This isn't just flexible work--it's a role where your presence brings stability, your care builds trust, and your time--no matter how short--can change a life.

Apply now

with your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why this opportunity 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

Reference ID: BANK