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Working with us brings the opportunity to use your personal qualities, skills and interests to transform the lives of children and young people at a critical moment in their care journey.

You will combine consistent and meaningful support with opportunities for outdoor experiences and achievements, and enjoy exceptional opportunities to develop your professional and personal skills as a Residential Practitioner.

View current full-time and bank Residential Practitioner opportunities below.

Life-changing roles in an inspiring location

Our first residential service in the Waymark Community provides a small, highly specialised yet homely environment in a spectacular rural setting near Kendal.

Within easy reach of the very best of the Lake District’s natural playground, this home is designed to support 1-2 children who may be in crisis, at risk of placement breakdown, or stepping down from more restrictive settings.

Residential Practitioner – Full Time

  • To provide high-quality, consistent care and support to young people in a residential setting, promoting their wellbeing, development, and engagement in positive activities, particularly outdoor-based experiences. 

  • £35,000 per year paid monthly (inclusive of sleep-ins)

    • Provide day-to-day care, support, and supervision to young people 

    • Build positive, trusting relationships and offer emotional support 

    • Promote and participate in outdoor and activity-based programmes 

    • Work collaboratively as part of a close-knit team 

    • Contribute to care planning, reviews, and accurate record keeping 

    • Ensure safe handovers and continuity of care between shifts 

    • 3 days on / 6 days off shift pattern 

    • Approximately 50 hours per shift (including sleep-ins) 

    • Combination of active support, sleep-in duties, and structured handovers 

    • Around 16 hours per month dedicated to training, supervision, and team meetings

    • This role suits individuals who prefer fewer, longer shifts with more days off

    • 15 days annual leave (equivalent to 5 full shifts) 

    • Additional 3 days leave after 5 years’ service 

    • Additional 3 days leave awarded upon completion of NVQ Level 3 

    • Fully funded NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare 

    • Monthly supervision and structured training support 

    • £150 per month contribution to your own personal Enrichment Training Budget to spend on any approved training that supports your own relevant interests

    • Ongoing investment in professional growth and qualifications 

    • Competitive salary reflecting the level of responsibility 

    • Structured work pattern supporting work-life balance 

    • Strong focus on staff wellbeing and development 

    • Clear opportunities for progression within the organisation 

  • Essential 

    • A caring, calm, and compassionate approach 

    • Ability to build strong, positive relationships with young people 

    • Team-focused with a selfless and supportive attitude 

    • Willingness to actively participate in outdoor activities 

    • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people 

    Desirable 

    • Experience working in residential childcare or a similar setting 

    • Relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or willingness to achieve) 

    • National Governing Body (NGB) qualifications in outdoor activities 

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Residential Practitioner – Bank

  • To provide high-quality, consistent care and support to young people in a residential setting, promoting their wellbeing, development, and engagement in positive activities, particularly outdoor-based experiences. 

    Bank staff are part of our team and support the structured routine we provide for children and young people.

    • £17 per hour based on 16 hour shifts +£58 sleep-in rate where relevant.

    • Minimum of one 16 hour shift per month

    • Provide day-to-day care, support, and supervision to young people 

    • Build positive, trusting relationships and offer emotional support 

    • Promote and participate in outdoor and activity-based programmes 

    • Work collaboratively as part of a close-knit team 

    • Contribute to care planning, reviews, and accurate record keeping 

    • Ensure safe handovers and continuity of care between shifts 

  • Bank staff are part of our team and the routine we provide for children and young people.

    Minimum of one 16hr shift per month

  • Holiday is accrued pro rata based on the number of hours worked.

    • Fully funded induction and ongoing mandatory training

    • Funded Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare where required

    • Ongoing contribution to your own personal Enrichment Training Budget to spend on any approved training that supports your own relevant interests (accrued based on hours worked each month)

    • Competitive pay reflecting the level of responsibility 

    • A unique workplace in a spectacular rural setting with a strong emphasis on outdoor activity.

    • Fully funded training and ongoing support to develop your skills and interests. 

    • Strong focus on staff wellbeing and development 

    • Clear opportunities for progression within the organisation 

  • Essential 

    • A caring, calm, and compassionate approach 

    • Ability to build strong, positive relationships with young people 

    • Team-focused with a selfless and supportive attitude 

    • Willingness to actively participate in outdoor activities 

    • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people 

    Desirable 

    • Experience working in residential childcare or a similar setting 

    • Relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or willingness to achieve) 

    • National Governing Body (NGB) qualifications in outdoor activities 

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“When the path isn’t clear, what matters most is having someone to walk alongside you.”