Residential Child Care Worker — Growth & Qualifications

North Lakes; Banks; In loco; GBP 29.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Sleep-in allowance

Holiday entitlement

Meals on duty

Company pension

CPD training

Funded Level 3+ qualifications

Promotion opportunities

Supervision and therapeutic support

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Formazione

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Descrizione del lavoro

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.