Job Description

Bank Residential Childcare Practitioner - Flexible Support in a Therapeutic Children's Home

Location:

Merstham, Surrey

Contract:

Bank / Flexible

Every Shift Matters. Work with Purpose - On Your Terms.

Are you an experienced childcare professional looking for flexibility without sacrificing meaningful impact? At our therapeutic children's home in Merstham, Surrey, your presence as a Bank Residential Childcare Practitioner will offer stability, support, and care to young people when it's needed most.

Whether covering staff absences, assisting during peak times, or supporting planned activities, your role will play a vital part in maintaining a healing, nurturing environment for children aged 10-18 who have experienced trauma or disrupted care.

Why This Role is Different

Flexibility with Purpose

- Choose shifts that work for your lifestyle while making a difference in young lives.

A Therapeutic Environment

- Set in the peaceful Surrey Hills, our home features a large garden and therapy animals, creating a naturally calming, supportive space.

A Relational Team Culture

- Join a values-led, trauma-informed team that prioritises emotional connection, consistency, and child-centred care.

Your Key Responsibilities

Build strong, trusting relationships with children and young people Deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care tailored to individual needs Support therapeutic and outdoor-based activities Maintain consistent routines and provide positive behavioural support Record observations and incidents to meet regulatory requirements Work collaboratively with permanent staff to ensure continuity of care

What You Bring

Experience in residential childcare or a similar care setting A calm, confident approach to emotional and behavioural challenges Understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and therapeutic models A full UK driving licence Availability for long day and sleep-in shifts (10:00am-11:00pm, sleep-in, 7:00am-10:30am)

What You'll Gain

Flexible working - choose when and how often you work Competitive pay, with enhanced rates for sleep-in shifts Full induction and access to therapeutic training A supportive, collaborative team environment Opportunities to move into a permanent role if and when you're ready A role with real, lasting impact on young people's lives

Make Every Shift Count

Some shifts change plans. Yours could change lives.

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference while working in a way that suits your life, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why this flexible, purpose-led opportunity is right for you.

Be the calm. Be the connection. Be the difference.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.24-13.45 per hour

Benefits:

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

Day shift Night shift
Experience:

RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BANK