Children's Home Residential Practitioner (Bank Staff)

About the role

Gloucestershire County Council is recruiting Residential Practitioners for its children's homes, a Local Authority service that provides care for children who have experienced trauma and adversity. The homes are described as trauma-informed, with short-term, long-term and step-down provision, and a short-break service. The role is open to bank staff; candidates aged 21 or over are required by a genuine occupational requirement.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, personalised care using trauma-informed approaches to support emotional healing.
• Encourage independence, life skills and positive routines.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team.
• Support children in education, recreation and personal growth.
• Respond to challenges with confidence and curiosity.
• Ensure the home meets safeguarding and regulatory standards.

Required profile

• Aged 21 or over (genuine occupational requirement).
• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) or an equivalent qualification, verified by the employer.
• Full driving licence and willingness to drive in the job.
• Enhanced DBS (Adults & Children).
• Experience as a qualified or unqualified Residential Practitioner in a children's home.
• Experience completing risk assessments and risk analysis for vulnerable young people.
• Passion for helping children flourish, empathy, resilience, good communication and commitment to reflection and professional development.

What we offer

• Training in trauma-informed practice, clinical guidance and continuous development.
• Homes described as safe, welcoming and shaped with young people.
• Salary of £31,015 to £33,673 per year, plus enhanced pay for unsociable hours (20:00-06:00, weekends and bank holidays).
• Interviews are arranged by phone at Shire Hall.