Looking for a Career Where You Can Change Lives – Including Your Own? Residential Childcare Practitioner Barnsley | Sheffield I Doncaster £13.10 per hour + £50 per Sleep-In.
Be Part of Something Special.
At Rise Above Care, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to feel safe, valued and loved.
We also believe that our staff deserve the very same.
We're expanding and are looking for compassionate, resilient and dedicated individuals to join our growing family.
If you're looking for more than just a job – if you want a career where you can genuinely make a difference and be supported every step of the way – we'd love to hear from you.
❤ Why Join Rise Above Care?
Because Hearts and Minds Matter.
We're committed to creating homes where young people can thrive and workplaces where our staff feel valued, appreciated and supported.
Competitive Pay & Rewards
£13.10 per hour
£50 per sleep-in
Company pension
28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Additional annual leave rewards for excellent attendance
Free on-site parking
Casual dress
Excellent Training & Career Development
We believe in investing in our people.
Full induction programme
Continuous professional development
Automatic enrolment onto the Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare after 6 months
Ongoing training and support
Genuine career progression opportunities
Promotion from within whenever possible
Because your future matters too.
❤ Your Wellbeing Matters
At Rise Above Care, we know that caring for others starts with caring for ourselves.
That's why all colleagues have access to our comprehensive Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Programme, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Including:
Digital GP appointments
Prescriptions and referrals
Face-to-face and online counselling sessions
Mental health and emotional wellbeing support
Specialist menopause support
Financial wellbeing guidance
Legal advice
Wellbeing App
Because we believe that well-supported staff provide the very best care.
About the Role
Our homes support up to three young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
As a Residential Childcare Practitioner, you'll help create a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment where young people can heal, grow and achieve their full potential.
You'll:
Build positive relationships with young people
Support independence and life skills
Encourage education, hobbies and aspirations
Work alongside social workers, schools and healthcare professionals
Celebrate achievements and milestones
Help children create brighter futures
No two days are ever the same, but every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for people who are:
❤ Caring and compassionate
❤ Positive role models
❤ Resilient and emotionally intelligent
❤ Passionate about improving young lives
❤ Team players
❤ Flexible and proactive
Essential:
Aged 21 years or over
Desirable:
Experience working with children or young people
Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare
Understanding of EBD and challenging behaviours
Full UK Driving Licence
Don't worry if you don't have all of the experience. We value attitude and values just as much as qualifications.
Why Our Team Stay With Us
Because they feel supported.
Because they are listened to.
Because they are appreciated.
Because they are making a difference.
And because they are part of something bigger.
Join the Rise Above Care Family
If you're looking for a career where you can change lives, develop professionally and feel genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help young people rise above adversity and achieve brighter futures.
Safer Recruitment
All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
Rise Above Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and actively promote diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,650.00-£31,938.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
