Children's Childcare Practitioner

Children’s Childcare Practitioner As a national leader in Social Care for over 25 years, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our nurturing and empowering culture allows us to deliver exceptional services through our highly skilled, committed, and multi-disciplinary teams. We offer a range of services, including: Family Assessment Homes for Children 16+ Supported Living Learning Disabilities All of our services are designed to provide safety, growth, and independence for individuals and families.

Our Mission At Progressive Care, our brand stands for trust, quality, and care. Every service we provide is thoughtfully designed to deliver excellence, consistency, and a meaningful impact. With a professional and person-centered approach, we ensure reliability and progress, creating lasting value for those we care and support.

Your Role

Provide with the care and support of our Children and Young People aged 12-17 whilst ensuring that a homely environment is maintained. Contributing to meeting each child’s physical, emotional, social and educational needs. Build positive relationships with children and support with their development – whilst ensuring that they are kept safe.

Providing a variety of new opportunities/experiences for each child. Work within a Multi-disciplinary Team to advocate for children's needs. Provide a positive and meaningful life experiences for children to develop their skills, self-esteem and confidence. Provide calm and safe responses when Children and Young people are unable to.

Work in a Multi- disciplinary Team to provide a nurturing environment in which children and young people can develop and thrive. Promote independence through care and support with daily tasks such as cooking, travel etc. Complete key work responsibilities and maintain children's and young people’s files.

Requirements

Be willing to work towards or already hold a Level 3 Children Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent). Have a passion to work with children and young people who sometimes demonstrate behaviours that challenge. Have a genuine desire to improve lives and promote self-esteem. Demonstrate excellent communication skills and empathy.

Stay calm under pressure and work flexibly. Have an awareness of children and able to work on initiative, whilst also possessing a sense of resilience. Possess strong written & recording skills. Be flexible to work across all different shift patterns for example “Waking nights, day shift and sleep in shifts where applicable”.

Benefits

Excellent Pay & Rewards We recognise your skills with structured Salary Grades that reflect your Experience and Qualifications. Our Pay Structures are at the forefront of National Pay Standards. Career Progression & Development Excellent Opportunities for career progression pathways creating opportunities from; o Childcare Practitioner o Senior Childcare Practitioner o Team Leader o Deputy Manager o Registered Manager Comprehensive Training & Qualifications Full induction program before you start.

Service specific training to refine and enhance your skills. We fully fund your training and qualifications through our Nationally Accredited Training Centre. Wellbeing Program Access to excellent employee benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, and personal development. 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 Talent Team and join the Progressive Care Community! **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.

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