Job Description

Residential Childcare Practitioner - Level 1-2 | 10257 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £26,824 to £33,699 per annum plus sleep in payments and weekend enhancements | Grade E/G | Foxwood, Norwich

Salary - Level 1 (£26,824 to £28,142) and Level 2 (£32,061 to £33,699) both levels are pro rata, per annum plus sleep in payments and weekend enhancements and are dependent on qualifications and experience.

Young people are at the heart of our practice at Norfolk County Council. They have established key principles for their ideal worker to help them flourish. Please ensure you read these requirements carefully and apply only if you can fully commit to them.

To apply, you must download a Norfolk County Council application form >> Here << and attach it to your online application.

At Norfolk County Council we are committed to providing proven, quality, holistic residential care for children and young people aged 5-17 and we aim to achieve excellent outcomes and lasting results. We are passionate about the provision of creative and ambitious opportunities we offer children with disabilities. Our services are well regarded, and we are proud of our reputation of ensuring the best outcomes.

Foxwood short breaks home provides round the clock care for children and young people.

We provide holistic care to young people with a variety of needs which include young people with learning disabilities (either diagnosed or undiagnosed) and also children/young people with emotional and behavioral needs.

You will be joining a highly motivated and enthusiastic team who endeavour to make significant changes in young people’s lives. Our teams work across the whole week (including weekends and bank holidays)

Ideally you will have a background in residential care or be experienced in working with children. You will be required to have good levels of literacy and numeracy. This post is primarily for day shifts: however, flexibility is required as you may be asked to cover either and sometimes be required to sleep in.

To work within this environment, you will need to be committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. You will need to be reliable, have good personal relationship and communication skills as well as high professional standards.

Please be aware that as Norfolk County Council we can only offer skilled worker sponsorships and that the salary threshold is £33,400 per year.

Please see job descriptions for differences in the level 1 and level 2 posts.

Residential Children’s Practitioner Level 1 - Job Description and Person Specification

Residential Children’s Practitioner Level 2 - Job Description and Person Specification

Following a thorough induction and training programme, your duties will include:

• Supporting and providing meaningful day to day activities for the young people.
• Developing personal and practical skills to enhance young people’s independence skills.
• Reporting and recording key aspects of care and developing your professional skills.
• Managing complex behaviours that can be challenging.
• Work in collaboration, and also directly with families and other professional, to ensure best outcomes for children and young people.

• Hold or be willing to work towards the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care (paid for).

In return we will offer you:

• A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development.

• A generous annual leave entitlement, plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks additional leave through our salary sacrifice scheme.

• Maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows.

• Access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40.

• NCC pension scheme.

• Cycle to work scheme.

To apply, you must download a Norfolk County Council application form >> Here << and attach it to your online application.

For an informal discussion please contact: Nichola Hanton, Team Manager – 01603-638048

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependant on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:
  • ‘Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
  • A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
  • Relocation expenses (where applicable)
  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions.

  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes

  • Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)

  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.

Redeployment closing date: 12 April 2026 at 23:55

All other applicants closing date: 16 April 2026 at 23:55

We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate.
We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county.

We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation.

We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.