Job Description

\xc2\xa321,575 - \xc2\xa324,054 pa plus additional 15% shift allowance (\xc2\xa324,811- \xc2\xa327,662) Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Children\'s Services

Residential Child Care Practitioner Waking Nights Job description

Brighter Futures for Children

Full Time, 37 hours a week (4 nights)

About us
Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.

We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health, and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children\xe2\x80\x99s social care, early help & prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service, and traded services with schools.

Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy, and successful lives.

About the role

Pinecroft is a residential service offering high quality long-term care for children and young people aged 8-18 years with complex needs and learning disabilities.

The staff team support the young people to enable them to lead as full a life as possible. Our aim is to empower young people to achieve and develop skills that will give them a solid foundation to succeed. We further aim to promote social inclusion to access everyday opportunities and community participation.

About you

We are looking for an experienced waking night candidate with a child centred approach and an understanding of the needs of children and young people with disabilities you are empathic, enthusiastic, and work well both individually and within the team.

This is an exciting time to join our experienced and skilled team, as we are looking to develop our service. You will participate in the waking night rota which requires some flexibility and will include some weekend working.

You will be expected to have good written and verbal communication skills, be able to communicate clearly with residents and staff. The ability to read and write clear legible reports is essential and basic IT skills are desirable.

You will require a QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent NVQ qualification or a willingness to undertake this qualification. You will have an ability to manage people and problems tactfully, apply initiative in managing tasks and use observation and reporting skills in Health and Safety and practice issues.

Our offer

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you\xe2\x80\x99ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years\xe2\x80\x99 service)
• Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season train ticket loans
• Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme
• A range of local shopping discounts
• Remote/Agile working

Closing date: 23 July 2023

Interview date: To be confirmed

For more information about these roles or for an informal discussion please contact: Helena Baptista, Registered Manager on 01189374267 or email at

An Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure will be sought from the successful candidate.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job title Residential Child Care Practitioner Waking Nights Job reference BFC0593 Date posted 06/07/2023 Application closing date 23/07/2023 Location Reading Salary \xc2\xa321,575 - \xc2\xa324,054 pa plus additional 15% shift allowance (\xc2\xa324,811- \xc2\xa327,662) Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Children\'s Services Job description

Brighter Futures for Children

Full Time, 37 hours a week (4 nights)

About us
Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.

We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health, and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children\xe2\x80\x99s social care, early help & prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service, and traded services with schools.

Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy, and successful lives.

About the role

Pinecroft is a residential service offering high quality long-term care for children and young people aged 8-18 years with complex needs and learning disabilities.

The staff team support the young people to enable them to lead as full a life as possible. Our aim is to empower young people to achieve and develop skills that will give them a solid foundation to succeed. We further aim to promote social inclusion to access everyday opportunities and community participation.

About you

We are looking for an experienced waking night candidate with a child centred approach and an understanding of the needs of children and young people with disabilities you are empathic, enthusiastic, and work well both individually and within the team.

This is an exciting time to join our experienced and skilled team, as we are looking to develop our service. You will participate in the waking night rota which requires some flexibility and will include some weekend working.

You will be expected to have good written and verbal communication skills, be able to communicate clearly with residents and staff. The ability to read and write clear legible reports is essential and basic IT skills are desirable.

You will require a QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent NVQ qualification or a willingness to undertake this qualification. You will have an ability to manage people and problems tactfully, apply initiative in managing tasks and use observation and reporting skills in Health and Safety and practice issues.

Our offer

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you\xe2\x80\x99ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years\xe2\x80\x99 service)
• Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season train ticket loans
• Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme
• A range of local shopping discounts
• Remote/Agile working

Closing date: 23 July 2023

Interview date: To be confirmed

For more information about these roles or for an informal discussion please contact: Helena Baptista, Registered Manager on 01189374267 or email at

An Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure will be sought from the successful candidate.

Reading Borough Council