Job Description

Residential Childcare Practitioner - Registered Children's Home

Company:

Canary House Care Ltd

Location:

North Yorkshire (Skipton / Ingleton / Hebden)

Salary:

30,000 - 40,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Salary:

13.86 - 15.51 per hour (depending on experience)

Sleep-in Rate:

39.12 per sleep-in

Job Type:

Full-time / Part-time

Sector:

Residential Childcare / Children's Homes

Regulation:

Ofsted Registered Service

This role does not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

Job Overview

Canary House Care Ltd is recruiting

compassionate, reliable, and resilient Residential Childcare Practitioners

to join our

Ofsted-registered children's home

in

North Yorkshire

.

Our service supports children and young people with

additional needs, emotional and behavioural challenges, autism, and learning disabilities

. We are committed to providing a

safe, nurturing, and structured environment

where young people can feel secure, develop life skills, and reach their full potential.

This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about

safeguarding, residential childcare, and making a genuine difference

in young people's lives.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality

day-to-day care and support

within a registered children's home Build positive, stable, and trusting relationships with children and young people Support emotional wellbeing, behaviour management, and positive routines Promote independence, life skills, education, and social development Contribute to

care plans, risk assessments, behaviour support plans

, and key-working Maintain accurate

daily records, logs, incident reports, and safeguarding documentation

Follow all

safeguarding policies, Children's Homes Regulations 2015

, and Ofsted standards Support young people with education, appointments, activities, and community engagement Carry out

daily household tasks

to ensure the home remains clean, safe, and well-presented Work flexibly across rota patterns, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins Participate in team meetings, training, supervision, and reflective practice
Essential Requirements

Experience working in

residential childcare

or children's services (preferred) Understanding of

Ofsted expectations

and safeguarding responsibilities Calm, patient, and resilient approach to challenging behaviour Strong communication and teamwork skills Willingness to work

rota-based shifts

, including sleep-ins

Enhanced DBS check

(or willingness to apply) UK driving licence (desirable but not essential)
What We Offer

Competitive salary:

30,000 - 40,000 per year

Company pension scheme Flexitime Free on-site parking Full mandatory and specialist training Opportunities to work towards

Level 3 / Level 4 Residential Childcare qualifications

Regular supervision and ongoing professional development Clear progression opportunities into

Senior Support Worker

or

Team Leader

roles Supportive management and positive workplace culture
About Canary House Care Ltd

Canary House Care Ltd is an established provider of

high-quality, Ofsted-regulated residential childcare services

. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, ensuring they experience stability, care, and positive life opportunities.

How to Apply

Click

Apply Now

on Indeed or submit your CV with a

full employment history

.

Please note: In line with safer recruitment and Ofsted requirements, applicants must provide

complete employment history from the point they left school

, including explanations for any gaps.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: 30,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexitime Sick pay
Work Location: In person