Job Description

We're looking for caring, experienced and solution-focused Children's Residential Practitioners to join the dedicated team at Liberty House, Rotherham Council's overnight short break service for children and young people aged 5 to 18 with additional needs.

Liberty House provides safe, high-quality short breaks for children with a range of additional needs, including physical disabilities, complex health conditions and challenging circumstances. We also offer emergency accommodation to support families during crisis, providing stability when it's needed most.

Our vision is for Rotherham's children and families to consistently experience services they proudly describe as outstanding. We're committed to achieving this by putting children at the heart of everything we do - and by building a team that shares this ambition.

As a Residential Practitioner, you'll work closely with professionals, families and your team to ensure every child enjoys meaningful experiences, feels safe and is supported to thrive.

If you're passionate about making a difference, this could be the opportunity for you.

We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with experience working in short breaks or supporting children with physical disabilities and/or complex needs.

Key Responsibilities

As a Residential Practitioner at Liberty House, you will:

? Promote, safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people

? Build meaningful, trusting relationships with children and families through key working and consistent support

? Deliver high-quality, child-centred care using evidence-based behavioural and therapeutic practices

? Support young people to express their voice so they can influence the care and services they receive

? Work collaboratively with professionals and families using a systemic and strengths-based approach

? Engage in all aspects of daily life at Liberty House including personal care, activities, meal preparation, record-keeping and medication administration

? Maintain a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment that supports each child's wellbeing

? Attend training, supervision and staff meetings as part of your professional development

What We Offer

? Strong support and clear direction from experienced managers

? A structured and comprehensive training programme, including:

? The Rotherham Family Approach (Signs of Safety, Restorative Practice, Social

Pedagogy)

? Team Teach / TCI Training

? Moving and handling

? Behaviour management and disability-specific support

? Close partnership working with the Children's Disability Team

? Opportunities for professional development and career progression

? Local Government Pension Scheme

? 29 days annual leave, taken in accordance with agreed rotas and local guidelines

? A meaningful role where you can truly make a difference

About You

We're looking for resilient, compassionate, and child-centred practitioners with a strong commitment to supporting children with disabilities and complex needs.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

? A Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent, or a commitment to achieve this within 2 years of appointment (required to maintain employment)

? At least 1 year's experience working with children or young people in a care, education or support setting

? A strong understanding of safeguarding, children's rights and relevant legislation such as the Children's Homes Regulations 2015, the Children Act 1989 and good practice in disability support

? An ability to ensure children and young people feel heard, supported and positively

engaged in all aspects of their care.

? A calm, reflective approach to managing risk and behaviour, using trauma-informed and evidence-based practices

? A commitment to your own wellbeing, professional development while being a positive and supportive team member.

You must also be able to meet the practical demands of the role, including working on a flexible rota (early mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins). A full UK driving licence is required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 27,711.00-30,060.00 per year

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Do you have a UK Driving License and access to a vehicle? Do you have a Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent?
Experience:

working in a care, education or support setting: 1 year (required) working with children and young people: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/08/2025
Reference ID: LibertyHouse