Residential Childcare Practitioner

Become a Residential Child Practitioner

Make a difference. Change lives. No two days the same.

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to thrive—no matter the challenges they've faced? Do you love variety, teamwork, and knowing your work truly matters?

We’re looking for a Residential Child Practitioner (RCP) to join our dedicated team, providing vital support across our children’s homes in Cambridgeshire or Norfolk. This is more than a job—it's a chance to be the steady, caring presence that helps young people feel safe, supported, and hopeful about their future.

As a Peripatetic Residential Child Practitioner, you’ll work across multiple residential homes, stepping in where you’re needed most. You’ll:

• Create safe, nurturing environments where children feel valued
• Build positive, trusting relationships through great role modelling
• Support children’s emotional wellbeing, education, and life skills
• Act as a keyworker and help shape care plans and risk assessments
• Work collaboratively with professionals, families, and agencies
• Promote safeguarding, equality, and high standards of care—always

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience working with children or young people
• Have a full UK driving licence
• Are resilient, adaptable, and calm under pressure
• Understand safeguarding, equality, and child development
• Are happy to work flexibly across different homes

Bonus points if you’ve worked with looked‑after children, disadvantaged young people, or in an Ofsted‑regulated setting.

• 🌈 A genuinely rewarding role where you change lives
• 📈 Ongoing training, supervision, and career development
• 🤝 Supportive teams who’ve got your back
• 💼 Salary dependent on qualifications and experience
• ❤️ A values‑driven organisation committed to safeguarding and equality

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and are fully committed to safeguarding children and young people.

Apply today and take the next step in a career that truly matters