Residential Youth Support Practitioners

Suffolk County Council • Permanent • Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom • £32.89k / year • 6d ago

Suffolk County Council are seeking Residential Youth Support Practitioners based in Bury St Edmunds. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £32,887 per annum (pro rata for part time) plus additional payment for rostered sleep in duties (see benefits).

At Suffolk County Council, collaboration is at the heart of what we do.

As a Youth Support Practitioner in the Bury St Edmunds home, you’ll work with colleagues, partners, and communities to build trust, share ideas, and deliver services that make a lasting impact.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Bury St Edmunds Children's Home is a mixed-gender residential homes for children and young people aged 8 - 17 years old.

We provide support for the children and young people in our care to achieve the best possible outcomes in all aspects of their lives, including education, health, and social and fun activities, as well as supporting them to build positive and appropriate relationships.

We believe every child and young person deserves a safe and supportive environment where they can thrive.

Your role and responsibilities

You will work as part of a dedicated team to provide day-to-day support for some of the most vulnerable children and young people in the county.

You will help those who may experience social, emotional, and mental health difficulties, including those who have experienced trauma and display high-level challenging behaviours. Your role will involve building strong, trusting relationships with young residents, monitoring their wellbeing, and encouraging their personal growth and independence.

You will:

promote the development of children and young people within the environment
safeguard all children and young people from threats to their health and welfare
maintain a safe and sensitive atmosphere that meets the needs of the children and young people
develop and maintain good relationships with parents, social workers, teachers, and other professionals
maintain accurate and detailed records
deliver effective communications within the Home and with outside agencies and the community
assist in planning and implementing care plans for children and young people in collaboration with other professionals
administer medication in accordance with procedures
attend and participate in team meetings and supervisions.

You will need:

a willingness to undertake training as required to update knowledge and skills
to either hold a full and current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means
to be able to work fixed shifts to provide 24/7 coverage.

You can view a full list of requirements in the?Job and Person Profile.?If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The homes operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, which means:

fixed shifts with sleep-in duty
consistent staffing: Ensures staff are always present during critical times, providing stability for the children
meeting individual needs: The rota helps in planning and implementing effective care plans
team collaboration: Structured rota allows for effective communication and teamwork
flexibility within structure: While the rota is fixed, it strives to offer some flexibility to accommodate staff needs.

Benefits

Funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
Monthly supervision sessions
Excellent benefits package
Salary includes a salary of £28,598 plus 15% unsociable hours allowance £4,289 (pro rata for part time)
Sleep in duties are an additional requirement, for which you will receive national minimum wage for the hours you are rostered to sleep, on top of your salary.

The team

You will join a dedicated team providing round-the-clock care. The team collaborates to create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where young residents can thrive. Each member brings unique skills and experiences, fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages personal growth. The homes, large, detached houses with spacious gardens in pleasant residential areas, focuses on building strong, trusting relationships with the children, addressing their social, emotional, and mental health needs, and helping them overcome past traumas. By working closely with parents, social workers, teachers, and other professionals, the team ensures each child's needs are met, and they receive the best possible care and support.

Take a look at what makes our Ideal Worker, shaped by the voices of young people.

Empowering Everyone

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 6 September 2026

Interview date: Week beginning 14 September 2026

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Residential Youth Support Practitioners role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

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