Children's Residential Care Practitioner - Part Time

The Company

Barracare operates within the residential children’s homes sector. The organisation provides vulnerable children care at the highest level and has an ambitious growth strategy to achieve this on a regional scale.

The Home

Our home is based in Calderdale in the town of Todmorden and accomodates up to four children with challenging behaviours and emotional difficulties.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career and join a meritocratic organisation keen to reward high performance with professional development and upward progression.

The Individual

We’re looking for caring, sociable and energetic individuals. The role is demanding so you’ll need to be resilient and patient. Experience of working with young people in a similar setting is ideal.

We’re particularly interested in male, as well as female candidates, of all ages; providing a diverse range of role models for the children in our care.

Successful applicants are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure, provide satisfactory references and be able to demonstrate they have the qualities to succeed in this sector.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.50-£12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 28 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Do you hold the Level 3 Children & Young People's Workforce Qualification?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/12/2024
Expected start date: 06/01/2025