Reading Borough Council
Residential Childcare Practitioner – Berkshire
Key Responsibilities
- Providing individualised care to young people.
- Communicating and fostering positive relationships with children, staff, families, and other professionals.
Skills and Expertise
- Level 3 or equivalent qualification in children and young peoples residential care, or willingness to achieve this within 2 years.
- Experience working with young people with disabilities in residential childcare or similar caring environment (preferred).
- Passionate in providing care to children, offering a child-centred approach, and understanding the needs of children and young people with disabilities.
- Enthusiastic, creative, and able to work effectively as part of a team and use initiative.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic IT skills and ability to produce clear, legible reports.
Job Facilities/Benefits
- Competitive salary: 28,508 34,569 per annum.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (generous employer contribution).
- Incremental holidays (starting with 26 days plus public holidays, increasing to 33 after 10 years).
- Discounted childcare (on-site nursery).
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Season train ticket loans.
- Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme.
- Range of local shopping discounts.
- Work sponsorship for overseas applicants and relocation package.