Residential Childcare PractitionerSouthampton (easily accessible from Winchester, Eastleigh, Portsmouth, Fareham) 26,918 - 34,616 per annum (includes 5,000 Market Supplement)37 hours per week PermanentAdditional pay for evenings, weekends, and sleep-insHelp a Child Heal. Help a Child Grow. Help a Child Believe Again.Imagine being the person who helps a child feel safe, sometimes for the first time. At our Outstanding-rated secure residential home, you''ll be part of a dedicated team helping young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs begin to trust, grow, and thrive.This isn''t just a job - it''s a calling. Every day, you''ll bring compassion, structure, and patience to children who''ve experienced trauma, and help them rediscover what safety, care, and love feel like.What You''ll Do:Be a trusted adult and therapeutic role model to children aged 10-17Build deep, meaningful relationships that foster security and growthCreate joyful, structured routines filled with fun, learning, and healingWork alongside onsite professionals in education and mental healthProvide a consistent, calm presence through life''s ups and downsWork shifts (including sleep-ins and alternate weekends) as part of a close-knit teamReceive top-tier training, mentoring, and personal developmentWhat You''ll Bring:A genuine desire to help children overcome adversityHigh levels of emotional resilience, empathy, and patienceThe ability to stay calm and present, even in challenging momentsPrevious e