Job Description

Residential Childcare Practitioner - Sheffield

Looking for a rewarding career in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?

Rise Above Care is recruiting Residential Childcare Practitioners to join our home in Sheffield. We are looking for dynamic, passionate individuals to become part of our family, supporting our exciting journey and helping to change young people's lives for the better.

Pay Rate

12.50 per hour*
12.75 per hour (qualified)*
50.00 per Sleep-In*

About the Home

Our home is registered for three young people and caters for those with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). You'll be part of a dedicated, child-centred and values-led team. Collaboration is key -- you will work closely with social workers, teachers, healthcare professionals and others to ensure our young people are safe, happy, and achieving their potential.

Who Are We?

Rise Above Care is a company where you can grow and develop.
We offer full training and actively encourage internal progression.

All new staff are automatically enrolled onto the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare after 6 months of employment.

We believe in investing in people who are willing to learn.

Hours

This is a permanent, employed position averaging 155-165 hours per month on a rota basis.
Sleep-ins are required and paid at 50 per night.

Duties & Skills

Do you have what it takes to encourage, support, and empower our young people to live independently?
We believe you'll need empathy, compassion, resilience, and positive parenting skills.

Essential & Preferred Skills

12 months' experience in a relevant setting or working with young people (preferred)*
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (preferred)*
Understanding of behavioural/emotional difficulties & challenging behaviour*
Resilience and passion, even during challenging times*
Flexible approach to working*
Full, clean UK driving licence (preferred)*
Passion for working with children*
Strong team player*
Excellent communication skills*
Hardworking and committed*

Benefits

Casual dress*
Company pension*
One extra day of annual leave for a full year with no sickness*
28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)*
Employee Assistance Programme - confidential counselling + 24-hour on-call support*

www.riseabovecare.co.uk

We look forward to hearing from you!

Safer Recruitment

Enhanced DBS checks and reference checks will be carried out in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Processing times may vary.

Equal Opportunities

Rise Above Care is committed to promoting equal opportunities for all. We expect our employees to challenge any discriminatory behaviour or practice relating to race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other difference.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,650.00-30,150.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension On-site parking
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person