Residential Child Care Worker

Pebbles Care; Silloth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider in Silloth is seeking a Residential Child Care Worker to create a safe environment for children. You will support daily activities, drive children to appointments, and work closely with a committed team. Full-time positions offer average hours of 56.4 per week with opportunities for training and development. If you are passionate about child care and have the resilience for the role, we invite you to apply.

Benefits

Starting salary of £34,719 to £36,248

5.6 weeks' annual leave

Funding for Level 3 qualification

Healthcare plan

Meals provided on shift

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young adults desirable.
• Must have a valid UK driver's licence.
• Ability to build non-judgemental relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and supportive environment for children.
• Support children with their daily activities and life skills.
• Drive children to educational activities and appointments.

Skills

Safeguarding children

Active listening

Resilience

Creativity

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in IT and Microsoft Office

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Residential Care

Tools

Company vehicles

Job description

Every child deserves a safe and supportive environment where they can thrive!

At Pebbles Care, our Residential Child Care Workers provide that opportunity for our children by offering a stable home environment. Collaborating with our established teams, you will become an essential part of our children's lives. As a committed member of our Pebbles family, you will support every aspect of home and school life, as well as participate in all the fun activities. Pebbles offers you the unique opportunity to form lasting relationships, as our children typically stay with us for an average of two years.

If you enjoy working with children and have the resilience to deal with challenging behaviours, while still offering a caring and supportive therapeutic approach, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Your role as a Residential Child Care Worker

Our full-time roles are on average 56.4 hours per week (including sleep hours), but we also offer part-time and zero-hour contracts. As part of a shift team, you may provide support on a one-to-one or two-to-one basis, depending on the child's needs.

You will benefit from expert advice and training from our specialist in-house psychology team, as well as our education, learning, and development department.

Safeguarding our young people from risk and harm is our main priority. With your team, you will ensure that our children and young people are cared for in every aspect of their lives, including keeping them safe, providing someone to talk to, having fun, supporting their education, traveling to school, cooking, cleaning, and learning new life skills.

You will be required to drive our company vehicles to ensure that our young people attend appointments, educational activities, and other events. Therefore, you must have a full, valid UK driving licence for manual vehicles. If you have an overseas licence, we require you to apply for a UK licence upon receiving an employment offer.

The role is challenging and requires resilience, determination, and patience. Your role will allow you to be creative when caring for our children and young people. Your skills, hobbies, and interests will bring additional inspiration to our homes.

You will be based within one home full-time, but may occasionally support other homes within the same area.

What We Offer You

• A starting salary of £34,719.00 to £36,248.00 per year, depending on experience.
• Full-time roles operate on a rota of one day on (24 hours including sleepover) and two days off (48 hours).
• Your average working hours, including sleepovers, are 56.4 hours per week. Part-time and zero-hour contracts may be available for flexibility.
• 5.6 weeks' annual leave (pro-rata for part-time).
• Funding for Level 3 /NVQ qualification in Residential Child Care.
• Leadership and management development courses.
• Career reviews after induction, training, and qualification completion.
• Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme (Scottish Widows).
• Healthcare plan via Medicash, including dental, optical, gym discounts, GP access, counselling, and more.
• Blue Light Card for store discounts.
• Meals provided on shift, depending on the home's menu.

What Sets Pebbles Apart

• Our mission is to lead in therapeutic care and education for vulnerable young people.
• Value-based recruitment with a brief online assessment to tailor your interview and career development.
• Clear development pathways, including leadership training.
• 56 homes and 3 schools across North England and Scotland.
• Specialising in residential care for ages 8 to 18.
• Growth plans for 2025 and beyond.
• 22 years of experience supporting young people.
• Excellent benefits supporting health and well-being.

Essential Qualities

• Responsibility for safeguarding children and young people.
• Interest in child care qualifications and training.
• Resilience and confidence in challenging situations.
• Valid UK driver’s licence.
• Nurturing and caring nature.
• Patience and ability to build non-judgemental relationships.
• Active listening skills.
• Creativity in fun and learning activities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in IT and Microsoft Office.

Desirable Qualities

• Up to 12 months of experience with children or young adults.
• Working towards or wishing to obtain Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Residential Care.
• Knowledge of Ofsted Codes of Practice.
• Existing PVG / DBS certificate.

Ready to Join?

Please complete our online application. For further discussion, email [e-mail] to speak with our team.