Residential Child Care Worker

North Lakes; Banks; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Holiday entitlement

Meals on duty

Company pension

CPD training

Funded Level 3+ qualifications

Promotion opportunities

Supervision and therapeutic support

Job summary

North Lakes Children's Services is seeking a Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our team in Heads Nook, Brampton, Cumbria. The role involves supporting boys aged 6-18 in residential care, following shift plans and promoting life skills, independence, and wellbeing.

We offer sleep-in allowances, holiday entitlements, meals on duty, a company pension, CPD, funded Level 3/5 qualifications, and clear promotion paths.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work 14-hour shifts (two days on, two days off) with rotating start times (08:00, 12:00, 14:00) and sleep-ins.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Willingness to learn and work effectively within a small team.
• Ability to pass an enhanced DBS check (cost met by employer).
• Experience supporting young people with emotional/behavioural needs is advantageous.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and flexibility to cover other homes when needed.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily shift plans, routines and handovers (term-time and holidays).
• Support boys with morning/evening routines, personal care, meals, school runs, activities and bedtime.
• Promote life skills, independence, room cleanliness and social development.
• Attend appointments and support activity plans and daily targets.
• Complete all required paperwork, checks and budgeting tasks.
• Carry out household duties including cleaning, laundry, shopping and meal preparation.
• Complete safety checks (COSHH, fire safety, vehicle checks).
• Build positive relationships with families and organise family time.
• Act as a Keyworker, offering empathy, consistency, and meaningful support.

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Job description

Residential Childcare Support Worker

North Lakes Children's Services

Location: Heads Nook, Brampton, Cumbria

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Specific Hours: 42 hours per week - shift pattern on rotation

Salary (Unqualified): A base salary of £28,893.07 per annum with the potential to earn up to £32,150.35 with sleep-in shifts.

Salary (Qualified): A base salary of £29,868.38 per annum with the potential to earn up to £33,125.66 with sleep-in shifts (Qualified Care Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare).

What We Offer

• Sleep-in allowance of £62.50 per night (up to £3,257.28 extra per year)
• Up to 6 weeks' holiday
• A rota pattern of two days on, two days off, with staggered start times ranging from 08:00, 12:00 or 14:00 (i.e. 08:00-22:00, 12:00-22:00 or 14:00-22:00)
• Free meals on duty
• Company pension
• Employee discount and wellbeing programmes
• Comprehensive training and ongoing CPD
• Funded Level 3 and Level 5 qualifications
• Clear promotion opportunities
• Monthly clinical and professional supervision with therapeutic support

About North Lakes

North Lakes Children's Services provides residential care and education for boys aged 6-18, helping them build resilience, confidence, and key life skills.

As a Residential Support Worker, you'll be a positive role model - supportive, approachable, and committed to making a real difference in each young person's life.

Main Duties

• Follow daily shift plans, routines and handovers (term-time and holidays)
• Support boys with morning/evening routines, personal care, meals, school runs, activities and bedtime
• Promote life skills, independence, room cleanliness and social development
• Attend appointments and support activity plans and daily targets
• Complete all required paperwork, checks and budgeting tasks
• Carry out household duties including cleaning, laundry, shopping and meal preparation
• Complete safety checks (COSHH, fire safety, vehicle checks)
• Build positive relationships with families and organise family time
• Act as a Keyworker, offering empathy, consistency, and meaningful support

Requirements

• Flexibility to work 14-hour shifts (two days on, two days off) with rotating start times (08:00, 12:00, 14:00), including sleep-ins
• Understanding of the challenges faced by young people in care
• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards the qualification
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Willingness to learn and work effectively within a small team
• Ability to pass an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by North Lakes Children's Services
• Experience supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs, social care, residential work, or youth work (advantageous)
• Full, clean UK driving licence and flexibility to cover other homes when needed

North Lakes Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

North Lakes Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.