LD Residential Children's Care Practitioner
| Posting date: | 09 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.80 to £13.35 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Sleep Rate £70 per night |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 April 2026 |
| Location: | Swadlincote, Derbyshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bridge2future |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Residential Care Worker
Make a Real Difference in Young Lives!
Bridge2Future Care Group is seeking a passionate and dedicated Residential Care Practitioner to join our specialist learning disability children’s residential home.
If you have experience in residential child care or supporting children with learning disabilities or neurodivergence, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
What We Offer
Competitive hourly pay: £12.80–£13.30 per hour
Sleep-in allowance: £70 per shift
Funded QCF Diploma qualifications in Residential Child Care
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Employee of the Month Scheme (£50 voucher)
Additional holiday entitlement for length of service
Company pension, discounted/free meals, health & wellbeing programme
About the Role
Rotational shifts between 7:30 am and 11:00 pm, across a 7-day working week
Overnight sleep-ins required
Provide high-quality care tailored to individual needs
Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people
Act as a positive role model and help young people achieve their potential
Complete reports and documentation, including care plans and risk assessments
What We’re Looking For
Diploma Level 3 or 4 in Residential Child Care (or willingness to work towards)
Experience working with children and young people (preferred)
Full UK manual driving licence
Ability to work shifts and overnight sleep-ins
Must be 21+ (children’s home regulations)
DBS check required
Additional Information
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time
Make a Real Difference in Young Lives!
Bridge2Future Care Group is seeking a passionate and dedicated Residential Care Practitioner to join our specialist learning disability children’s residential home.
If you have experience in residential child care or supporting children with learning disabilities or neurodivergence, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
What We Offer
Competitive hourly pay: £12.80–£13.30 per hour
Sleep-in allowance: £70 per shift
Funded QCF Diploma qualifications in Residential Child Care
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Employee of the Month Scheme (£50 voucher)
Additional holiday entitlement for length of service
Company pension, discounted/free meals, health & wellbeing programme
About the Role
Rotational shifts between 7:30 am and 11:00 pm, across a 7-day working week
Overnight sleep-ins required
Provide high-quality care tailored to individual needs
Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people
Act as a positive role model and help young people achieve their potential
Complete reports and documentation, including care plans and risk assessments
What We’re Looking For
Diploma Level 3 or 4 in Residential Child Care (or willingness to work towards)
Experience working with children and young people (preferred)
Full UK manual driving licence
Ability to work shifts and overnight sleep-ins
Must be 21+ (children’s home regulations)
DBS check required
Additional Information
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time