Child Care Practitioner

Child Care Practitioner Full Time | Permanent Starting Salary: £28,153 - £29,071 (depending on experience) + Sleep-In Payments

Atrium Associates is proud to be representing an exceptional opportunity for a Child Care Practitioner to join a specialist residential and educational setting supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people whilst building a long-term career within residential childcare, with excellent training and development opportunities available.

The Role

Working as part of a dedicated care team, you will help provide a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for children and young people, ensuring they are equipped with the life skills and confidence they need to thrive. Key responsibilities include:

Supporting children with their daily routines and life skills

Working alongside the education team to promote learning and development

Creating a welcoming and homely environment

Planning and participating in activities during evenings, weekends and school holidays

Supporting attendance at clubs, hobbies and external activities

Building positive and trusting relationships with young people

Acting as a positive role model

Supporting individual development plans and personal goals

Encouraging emotional, social and personal development

About You

You do not need previous residential childcare experience to be considered. We are looking for individuals with the right values, attitude and desire to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people.

To be considered, you will need:

English Language or Literacy qualification to Level 1 standard

Full UK Driving Licence

Access to your own transport

A genuine passion for supporting children and young people

The ability to work as part of a team and build strong relationships

Training & Development

Successful applicants will be fully supported to achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within two years of employment if not already qualified.

Working Pattern

As this is a residential childcare setting operating 24 hours a day, the role involves:

Shift-based working patterns

Occasional paid sleep-ins

Overtime opportunities

Average 37-hour working week

Four-week rolling shift pattern

Sleep-in payments will typically increase annual earnings by approximately £1,500 per year.

Benefits

Excellent training and career development opportunities

Opportunity for career progression

Supportive team environment

Meaningful and rewarding work

Free on-site parking

Ongoing professional development

Health Insurance

Safeguarding

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Apply Now

For a confidential discussion or to find out more about this opportunity, please contact:

Selina Gibbs Senior Business Manager | Atrium Associates (url removed)

Closing Date: Sunday 13th September 2026

Interview Date: Friday 18th September 2026

Atrium Associates is acting as a recruitment partner on behalf of our client for this vacancy