Casual Residential Care Practitioner - Children & Young People

Job Introduction

Casual Residential Care Practitioner – Children & Young People

£27,254 - £30,024 pro rata, per annum. Pay award pending. This includes 1 atypical payment for the requirement to work Sundays.

This role also includes Sleep ins, for which a separate payment will be made (currently £43.12).

Hours: Casual – 0 Hours

With one of our children’s homes recently rated Good by Ofsted (January 2026), there has never been a better time to join us.

We are opening a new Residential Children’s Homes for children aged 8-18 with Emotional and Behavioural difficulties (EBD) and We are looking for passionate Residential Care Practitioners to join us on a Casual basis.

Whether you’re an experienced Care Practitioner, or looking for a change in career, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Casual Residential Care Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for our children and young people. You will:

• Provide day-to-day care, guidance and emotional support
• Build positive, trusting relationships and act as a role model
• Support young people with education, independence and life skills
• Help manage and respond to complex and challenging behaviours
• Encourage participation in activities, education and community life
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning

This is a dynamic, hands-on role where no two days are the same.

About Us

Our experienced and highly knowledgeable leadership team is committed to delivering high-quality, therapeutic care that is tailored to each child’s needs, using the PACE model.

We focus on providing exceptional care while fostering an inclusive, positive environment where children can grow emotionally, personally, and educationally.

Our Offer to You

• High quality training and coaching via our Children's Social Care Academy
• Clear career pathways
• A great working environment in our modern refurbished homes
• A range of flexible working options
• An extensive wellbeing offer
• Attractive staff benefits including staff discounts and access to the Local Government pension scheme.

About You

We will provide a comprehensive induction, however, to meet Ofsted requirements , you must possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or an equivalent, such as NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or the Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce).

You will also have:

• Experience (paid or voluntary) in a health, social care or educational setting, having also previously dealt with challenging behaviours.
• A strong commitment to helping our children and young people reach their full potential
• An understanding of Safeguarding and its importance
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with our children and young people.
• A passion for learning, self-reflection and professional growth; striving to deliver high-quality care.

As a member of our casual team, you may be required to provide cover across all three homes, to ensure we continue to meet the needs of our children and young people.

Contact Us:

To apply, please click on the link. Your application should be in your own words and reflect your own personal experiences.

Or to find out more about the many benefits of working for Solihull, please click here.

If you have a question regarding these opportunities, please contact The Residential Team via email; ChildrensHomesRecruitment@solihull.gov.uk

Closing date: 30 June 2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore early application is advised.

Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, we regret that we won’t be able to progress your application.

Further Information

This post also carries essential car user status, therefore you must be able to drive, have a driving licence and have access to a car, however for disabled applicants, reasonable adjustments will be made where required.

Due to government requirements, casual staff are not eligible to complete an apprenticeship and must already possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or an equivalent).

Assessment for these opportunities will consist of a two-stage process;

Stage one: A pre-screening phone call

Stage two: Candidates who are successful at stage one will be invited to interview.

Please note, we are not accepting CVs for this opportunity.

This post is subject to compliance checks in line with Schedule 2 requirements for working in a children’s home, including a DBS and pre-employment medical check.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

For differing shift patterns, where atypicals don't apply, alternative Band C rates may apply.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.