Residential Practitioner

Residential Practitioner
Location: Bradford
Client: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Sector: Children’s Residential Services
Salary: £15.66 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract Type: Temporary (3 months)
Hours: Full time (37 hours per week) - Shift work including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.
Role Overview
This role contributes to the success of the City of Bradford’s residential services by supporting the delivery of high-quality care in line with Council policies. The postholder will support the home’s Statement of Purpose, focusing on achieving positive outcomes for children and striving for an Ofsted rating of “Good” or better.
Key Duties May Include

• Acting as key worker for individual children, contributing to care planning, behaviour management plans, risk assessments, and health plans.
• Maintaining up-to-date and accurate records for each child.
• Meeting the physical and emotional needs of children, taking account of cultural, religious, linguistic, and dietary requirements.
• Supporting and mentoring trainee residential practitioners.
• Administering medication according to departmental policies.
• Maintaining confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act.
• Participating in regular training to maintain mandatory qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour care to a group of young people, some of whom may have learning disabilities, autism, or a history of trauma.
• Work shifts including nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Assist children with personal care and hygiene, prepare meals, and carry out household tasks.
• Engage in physical and recreational activities with children.
• Handle petty cash and amenity funds for children’s activities.
• Escort children to appointments, school, and external events.
• Participate in residential trips and overnight stays when required.
• Maintain effective communication (written, verbal, electronic) and collaborate with professionals, families, and the wider community.

What They're Looking For

• Ability to make day-to-day care decisions within policy and procedural boundaries.
• Awareness and understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and undertake regular training.
• Physical capability to perform manual tasks and participate in active work with children.
• Strong team player who is committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.

Skills & Competencies
Core Employee Competencies:

• Treats others with respect and fairness
• Demonstrates resilience and responsibility
• Promotes equality, community engagement, and access to services
• Communicates effectively and behaves professionally
• Collaborates well within and across teams
• Meets deadlines, contributes to service improvement
• Uses initiative, open to new ideas

Technical Skills:

• Building relationships and communicating with children and families
• Understanding child and young person development
• Safeguarding and responding to abuse and risk
• Supporting transitions and life changes
• Integrated, multi-agency working
• Ethical and appropriate information sharing
• Partnership working and cross-agency collaboration

Other Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Workforce or equivalent (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care)
• Degree in Childhood Studies, Social Work, or Youth Work
• Experience in a residential care setting is essential
• Experience supporting children with complex needs is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS (CRB) check
• Warner Process clearance
• Occupational Health check
• Must be mobile and able to travel across the district as required

If you are interested in the role and would like to contact me for further information on the role you can contact myself on the details below.
At Service Care Solutions we also offer a £250 bonus for referrals! If you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive £250 at the end of their probationary period.

To apply for this role, or to refer someone else, then please do not hesitate to contact Jack at Service Care Solutions on or email on .uk