Residential Practitioner (Non-Qualified) – Children’s Home

Location: Oldham, OL3
Salary: £33,904 - £34,944 (inclusive of sleeps)
Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week (2 on, 4 off rota)
Sleep-ins: Typically 11 per month (£52 per sleep)
Employment Type: Permanent
Service: Ofsted-regulated solo children's home (Therapeutic – DDP & PACE led)
Service Users: Solo placement supporting a young person with complex needs
Qualifications Required: Not required on entry | Must be willing to work towards a relevant qualification
Experience Required: Experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable individuals is beneficial but not essential

Salary Breakdown

Hourly Rate: £13.00 - £13.50
Base Salary (40 hours): £27,040 - £28,080
Sleep-in Allowance: £6,864 (11 per month at £52)
Total Package: £33,904 - £34,944

Could This Be the Career You Never Considered?

Children's residential care is not just a job — it's an opportunity to have a genuine impact on a young person's life.

Many children living in residential care have experienced significant trauma, loss, neglect, instability, or disrupted relationships. As a result, their behaviours can sometimes be challenging, confusing, or emotionally demanding. Understanding the reasons behind those behaviours is one of the most important parts of the role.

This career is not for everyone. Some days can be difficult. There will be moments that test your patience, resilience, and emotional strength.

However, there are also moments that are incredibly rewarding.

The trust built with a young person who has struggled to trust others. The first time they ask for help rather than react in anger. Watching them achieve something they never believed possible. These are the moments that make this career meaningful.

Whether you already work in children's residential care or are someone who is naturally caring, resilient, curious, and willing to learn, this could be the start of a highly rewarding career.

The Home

Our client is opening a new solo children's home in Saddleworth (Oldham, OL3).

This is a unique opportunity to join the team from the very beginning and help shape a therapeutic environment for one young person.

The home is built around:

• DDP (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy) principles

• PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) approach

• Relationship-led practice

• Trauma-informed care

The solo placement model provides:

• Focused 1:1 support

• Consistency and stability

• Reduced group dynamics

• Strong therapeutic relationships

• A calm and structured environment

The Role

As a Residential Practitioner, you will:

• Support the young person with daily routines and activities

• Help create a safe, nurturing, and structured home environment

• Build positive and trusting relationships

• Support emotional regulation and positive outcomes

• Encourage independence, confidence, and life skills

• Maintain records and contribute to care planning

• Follow safeguarding procedures and professional standards at all times

No two days are ever the same. The role combines practical support, emotional support, advocacy, mentoring, and teamwork.

Clinical Support for Staff

Our client recognises that supporting young people who have experienced trauma can be emotionally demanding.

To support staff wellbeing and professional development, you will have access to:

• A dedicated adult psychotherapist

• Fortnightly reflective practice sessions

• Emotional support and professional guidance

• Opportunities to develop your understanding of trauma and attachment

What We Are Looking For

You do not need to have all the answers.

What matters most is your attitude, values, and willingness to learn.

We are looking for people who can demonstrate:

• Resilience and emotional maturity

• A genuine interest in understanding children's behaviour and trauma

• Patience, empathy, and consistency

• Strong communication skills

• The ability to remain calm under pressure

• Reliability and commitment

• A willingness to learn and develop within a therapeutic model

Experience within children's residential care is welcomed, but individuals from backgrounds such as youth work, education, support work, mentoring, coaching, community work, or other people-focused roles may also be suitable.

Why Consider This Role

• Join a new home from the outset

• Be part of a small, stable team

• Receive ongoing therapeutic support and development

• Learn specialist trauma-informed approaches

• Build a long-term career within children's residential care

• Make a meaningful difference to a young person's life

Important Information

Sponsorship is not available.

Due to the nature of the role and regulatory requirements, we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must already hold unrestricted and ongoing Right to Work in the UK.

Applications will not be considered from individuals who:

• Require sponsorship or are currently on any form of visa requiring employer sponsorship

• Do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle

How to Apply

If you are looking for a career that is challenging, meaningful, and genuinely makes a difference, we would welcome your application.

Apply via the advert or contact:

job@sgscare.co.uk