Job Description

Location:

Merstham, Surrey

Contract:

Bank / Flexible

Pay:

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

Every Shift Counts - Make a Lasting Impact on Your Terms

Are you an experienced, compassionate childcare professional seeking flexibility without compromising on purpose? Join our therapeutic residential home in Merstham, Surrey as a

Bank Residential Childcare Practitioner

--a role where every shift brings real, tangible change to the lives of young people aged 10 to 18.

Whether you're providing essential cover, supporting during key transitions, or joining for regular shifts, your presence will help create a safe, stable, and emotionally secure space for children navigating complex life experiences, including trauma, disrupted care, and loss.

Why This Role Matters

Flexible Work with Real Meaning

Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle while making a genuine difference to young people's daily lives.

A Therapeutic, Healing Environment

Nestled on the edge of the Surrey Hills, our home is calm, nature-rich, and designed to promote safety and wellbeing. Tranquil gardens and therapy animals--including our resident bunnies--help create a nurturing atmosphere where children can begin to heal.

A Team That Puts Relationships First

You'll join a trauma-informed, values-led team that places emotional safety, consistency, and connection at the heart of every interaction.

Your Responsibilities

As a Bank Residential Childcare Practitioner, you'll play a critical role in maintaining consistency and high standards of care. Your contribution helps ensure children feel safe, supported, and emotionally secure--even when routines change.

Your key duties will include:

Building strong, trusting relationships with children and young people Delivering trauma-informed, personalised care aligned with individual plans Supporting therapeutic, recreational, and outdoor activities Assisting with day-to-day routines, including meals, education, and bedtime Responding calmly and compassionately to behavioural or emotional needs Keeping accurate records in line with safeguarding and regulatory requirements Working collaboratively with the permanent team to ensure seamless care

What You'll Bring

You're a grounded, empathetic professional who recognises the importance of stability and trust in children's lives. You bring presence, consistency, and purpose to each shift.

We're looking for:

Experience in residential childcare or a related care setting Confidence in supporting children with complex emotional and behavioural needs An understanding of safeguarding, therapeutic practice, and trauma-informed care A calm, resilient approach and strong interpersonal skills

A full UK driving licence

Availability for

24.5-hour shifts

(10:00am-11:00pm, followed by sleep-in and 7:00am-10:30am)

What We Offer

Approx. 250 per 24.5-hour shift (including 60 sleep-in allowance) Flexible scheduling--choose shifts that work around your availability Full induction and access to therapeutic training and reflective practice A supportive, inclusive team culture that values your contribution Opportunities to move into permanent roles if and when the time is right A chance to play a meaningful role in a child's healing journey--even if just for one shift

Be Part of Something That Matters

This is more than just flexible work--it's the opportunity to be there when it counts. At our therapeutic children's home, your support helps create moments of trust, growth, and transformation.

If you're ready to bring empathy, consistency, and commitment to a team that shares your values, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now

with your CV and a short cover letter explaining why this opportunity resonates with you.

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:

Driving Licence (required) DBS Certificate registered to the Update Service (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BANK