Residential Child Care Worker

Pebbles Care Limited; Abington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in children's residential care is seeking compassionate individuals to join their zero-hour workforce. This role offers flexible hours, allowing you to balance your commitments while providing essential support to vulnerable youth. You'll be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of children, engaging them in educational and fun activities. With a strong emphasis on training and development, this company fosters a supportive culture, offering fantastic benefits and opportunities for progression. If you are nurturing, patient, and ready to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Annual Leave

Health Care Plan

Referral Scheme

Free Meals During Shifts

Blue Light Card Discounts

Monthly Social Recognition Awards

Access to Employee Portal

Reimbursement for Professional Memberships

Qualifications

• Interest in child care qualifications and training.
• Responsibility and accountability for safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Ensure comprehensive care for children and young people.
• Support care teams across several homes.

Skills

Communication Skills

Child Care Qualifications

IT Proficiency

Nurturing and Caring

Patience and Resilience

Education

SCQF Level 7 or Level 3 Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking for a role that specialises in children’s residential care and can offer you flexible hours that fit around your other commitments?

Pebbles is building a zero-hour workforce to provide additional support for children and young people across a region or area.

Our zero-hour employees are eligible for fantastic benefits, with opportunities for internal progression within the company.

Your role and responsibilities - Residential Child Care Worker

• Ensure children and young people are cared for comprehensively, including safety, education support, cooking, cleaning, and engaging activities.
• Support care teams across several homes within the same area.
• Receive full induction, shadow shifts, and training, including Therapeutic Parenting.
• Communicate regularly about shift availability; a minimum of one shift every four weeks is required to remain in the role.

What we offer you

• Hourly rate of £12.75 - £13.53, plus £80 per sleepover, depending on qualifications.
• Coverage of 24-hour shifts, including sleepovers and part-time daytime shifts.
• Paid annual leave accrual (Full-time equivalent of 28 days).
• Full pay for sleepovers and rest breaks.
• Referral scheme: £400 per successful referral.
• In-depth introduction to Therapeutic Parenting.
• Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme (The People’s Pension).
• Health care plan via Medicash, including dental, optical, gym discounts, GP access, and counselling.
• Blue Light Card discounts.
• Free meals during shifts.
• Supportive and progressive company culture.

What sets Pebbles apart?

• Leading in bespoke therapeutic care and education for vulnerable youth.
• 56 homes and 3 schools across North England and Scotland.
• Specialising in residential care for ages 8-18.
• Growth plans for 2024 and beyond.
• Nearly 22 years of experience supporting young people.
• Excellent benefits and discounts supporting well-being.

Additional rewards and benefits

• Monthly social recognition awards.
• Annual Young People and Employee Awards.
• Coverage for disclosure certificate updates.
• Reimbursement for professional memberships, if relevant.
• Access to employee portal, intranet, and newsletters.

Essential qualities

• Responsibility and accountability for safeguarding.
• Interest in child care qualifications and training.
• Nurturing, caring, patient, and resilient.
• Supportive, active listener, creative, and fun.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in IT and Microsoft Office.
• Valid UK manual driver’s license.

Desirable qualities

• Experience with children or young adults (highly desirable).
• Relevant qualifications (SCQF Level 7 or Level 3 Diploma) or willingness to obtain.
• Knowledge of regulatory codes (SSSC / Ofsted).
• Existing PVG / DBS or willingness to obtain.

Are you ready to join our family? Please complete our online application form. For further discussions, email [e-mail], and our team will contact you.