Residential Childcare Practitioner
Looking for a role where you can genuinely make a
difference?
At Progressive Care UK, we support children and young people who need stability, encouragement, and someone who genuinely cares. We’re
looking for caring, reliable, and positive people to join our residential
childcare teams.
You don’t need to be perfect — you just need the right
values, a calm approach, and the ability to be there for young people when they
need support most.
We currently have opportunities for:
- Nights
Only - Full
Rota - covering days, nights,
weekends, and bank holidays. - Bank
Staff - Working on an ad-hoc
basis.
What the role is really about
This is more than just a job.
It’s about helping young people feel safe, supported, and
listened to. Some days that might mean helping with cooking a meal, supporting
with routines, having a chat after a difficult day, encouraging them with
education or activities, or simply being a consistent person they can rely on.
You’ll be part of a supportive team creating a stable and
caring home environment for children and young people aged 12–17.
No two days are the same, but every day gives you the chance
to make a positive impact.
Requirements
- Hold
or willing to work towards a Level 3 Children Residential Childcare
qualification (or Equivalent). - Experience working with children is an advantage
- Caring
and approachable - Calm
under pressure - Able
to build positive relationships - Reliable
and flexible - Passionate
about helping young people grow in confidence and independence - Having a full UK driver's license is an advantage for this role.
Experience in care is helpful, but your attitude and values
matter just as much.
Benefits
years, and we know that great care starts with great staff.
When you join us, you’ll get:
- A
supportive team environment - Fully funded training and development*
- Opportunities
to progress - Flexible
shift patterns - The
chance to do genuinely rewarding work - A
role where you can go home knowing you made a difference.
A
Supportive & Rewarding Work Environment
- With
strong management support and supervision, you will
always have the guidance, encouragement, that give
you the tools and confidence that you need to thrive
in your role and career.
Are
you Ready to Start Your Career in Social Care? Speak to our
Recruitment Team and join the Progressive Care Community!
- * Terms and conditions apply to funding of training and Development.
- **Due
to the nature of this role, Progressive Care conducts enhanced
background checks through the Disclosure & Barring Service
(DBS) for all hired personnel. - Please
note that sponsorship is not available for this position,
and all applicants must have the right to work in the
UK.**