Residential Child Care Support Worker (Sessional/Casual)

North Lakes; Brampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading children's services provider seeks a passionate Residential Child Care Support Worker who will make a significant impact on young people's lives. The role involves supporting daily routines, promoting independence, and creating positive experiences for children in care. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications or the willingness to pursue them, along with excellent communication skills and flexibility in their approach.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in related childcare fields or willingness to work towards them.
• Experience with EBD, social/residential work, or youth work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines including hygiene, meals, and activities.
• Build relationships with families and plan family contacts.
• Complete daily sheets and maintain paperwork.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of issues faced by young people in care

Flexibility

Education

Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma

Children and Young People's Workforce

NVQ Level in Health & Social Care

Job description

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Residential Child Care Support Worker (Sessional/Casual), Brampton

Client: North Lakes

Location: Brampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 93a2d0482489

Job Views: 5

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

Residential Child Care Support Worker (Sessional/Casual)

Full Time/Permanent: Shift pattern - ad-hoc cover

Salary: £ per hour

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 Support Care Worker, you are expected to be “strong, committed, and passionate.” You will be a role model, a listening ear, approachable, and potentially inspiring, making a significant impact on young people's lives. Your role involves creating “happy memories” and supporting their development.

We are seeking Care Workers for our homes in Carlisle and Headsnook on a casual basis, with a warm and approachable manner, capable of positively influencing young people's recovery from early life experiences.

Main Duties

• Supporting daily routines, including hygiene, meals, and activities
• Supporting room cleans, life skills, independence, socialization, and bedtime routines
• Attending medical and other appointments
• Supporting activity plans
• Completing daily sheets and working on targets
• Handling paperwork, budgeting, and checks (COSHH, fire, car)
• Building relationships with families and planning family contacts

All applicants must have:

• Flexibility in availability, including sleep-in nights and shifts of up to hours with varied start times
• An understanding of issues faced by young people in care
• Qualifications such as Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma, Children and Young People's Workforce, NVQ Level in Health & Social Care, or willingness to work towards one
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team
• Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check (paid for by us)
• Experience with EBD, social/residential work, or youth work is advantageous
• A full, clean UK driving license and flexibility to cover other homes as needed

North Lakes Children's Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.