About

Dumbrock House is a place where young people can take those all-important steps towards a brighter future. Whether it is building confidence, developing new skills, or simply finding their feet, we are here to support every child and young person as they grow. Each day brings new opportunities to get involved, explore the local area, and enjoy those small but meaningful moments of connection and belonging. As a Relief Support Practitioner at Dumbrock House, you will support children and young people within a residential setting, helping to create a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment. Working as part of a supportive team, you will build positive relationships, promote stability and support young people to feel understood, respected and encouraged to develop. This is a relief role, offering flexibility to support the service as required. What you will do Support children and young people with emotional, behavioural and social needsBuild positive, trusting relationships using a relational and trauma-informed approachSupport day-to-day routines, including personal care, meals and activitiesContribute to care planning, risk assessments and behaviour support strategiesPromote inclusion, wellbeing and positive engagement within the home and communitySupport young people to attend appointments, activities and family contactMaintain accurate records and contribute to reviews and reportsWork collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals About you You will be caring, resilient and reflective, with a genuine interest in supporting children and young people who may have experienced trauma or disruption. You may already hold an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care Children and Young People and HNC level, or be willing to work towards these qualifications. You will be confident working flexibl