Residential Child Care Support Worker - 20 hours

North Lakes; Wigton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established children's services provider is seeking a Residential Child Care Support Worker in Wigton. The role focuses on providing care and support to young boys, fostering resilience and independence. Successful applicants will need a Diploma in Residential Childcare and possess excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Sleep-in allowance

Company pension

Discount schemes

Wellbeing programs

Training and qualifications

Promotion opportunities

Qualifications

• Understanding of issues facing young people in care.
• Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
• Experience with EBD, social/residential work or youth work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support boys’ daily routines and promote independence.
• Serve as a Keyworker, building strong bonds with young people.
• Attend appointments and support activity plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Team player

Understanding of issues facing young people

Education

Diploma in Residential Childcare

NVQ Level in Health & Social Care

Job description

Residential Child Care Support Worker - 20 hours, Wigton

Client:

North Lakes

Location:

Wigton

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

64bbcb4c2228

Job Views:

4

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

Residential Child Care Support Worker

Location: Wigton

Contract Type: Part-time, permanent

Specific Hours: hours per week - shift pattern

Salary: Unqualified Basic Salary: £, pro rata (£, FTE) per annum with potential to earn up to £, with sleep-in shifts. Qualified Basic Salary: £, pro rata (£, FTE) per annum with potential to earn up to £, with sleep-in shifts. (Qualified Care Worker salary is based on the proven completion of a Level Diploma for Residential Childcare)

North Lakes Children’s Services is a well-established provider of residential care and education for boys aged -. We focus on improving resilience, self-esteem, and abilities of young people.

As a Residential Support Worker, you are expected to be “strong, committed, and passionate”. You will be a role model, a listening ear, approachable, and capable of inspiring and making a significant impact on young people's lives. Promoting, supporting, and creating “happy memories” is essential.

We seek permanent Support Workers with a warm, approachable manner who can significantly influence a young person’s recovery from early life experiences.

Main Duties

Tasks include supporting boys’ daily routines, promoting independence, attending appointments, supporting activity plans, completing paperwork, budgeting, house checks, shopping, meal prep, and liaising with families. You will also serve as a Keyworker, building strong bonds and creating opportunities for the young people.

Requirements

• Flexibility for sleep-in nights and shift work, including full days on, days off, with rotating start times.
• Understanding of issues facing young people in care.
• Qualifications: Diploma in Residential Childcare, Children and Young People's Workforce, NVQ Level in Health & Social Care, or willingness to work towards.
• Excellent communication skills, willingness to learn, team player.
• Willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check (paid for by us).
• Experience with EBD, social/residential work, or youth work is advantageous.
• Full, clean UK driving license, ability to cover other homes as needed.

Benefits

• Sleep-in allowance of £ per night, potential to earn up to £.
• Up to weeks of holiday per year.
• Rotating shifts with staggered start times.
• Meals provided on duty.
• Company pension, discount schemes, wellbeing programs, training, qualifications, promotion opportunities, supervision, and therapeutic support.

North Lakes Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Note: If you are not a passport holder of the country for the vacancy, a work permit may be required. Applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button. Bank or payment details should not be provided during application.