Residential Child Care Worker - Lancashire

Pebbles Care Ltd; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's residential care provider in Lancashire seeks dedicated individuals for a flexible role in providing support and care for young people. The position requires a full UK manual driving license and offers competitive hourly rates along with a variety of employee benefits. Ideal candidates should possess a nurturing nature, patience, and effective communication skills, with opportunities for training and career progression within the company.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Accrued paid annual leave

Employee referral scheme

Cash-back health care plan

Free meals during working hours

Qualifications

• A full, valid UK manual driver's licence is required.
• One year's experience with children or young adults is desirable.
• Familiarity with regulatory codes of practice is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to children in various aspects of their lives.
• Safeguard children and ensure their safety.
• Participate in training including Therapeutic Parenting.

Skills

Nurturing nature

Patience

Active listening

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Education

SCQF Level 7 or Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young Peoples Residential workforce

Job description

Are you looking for a role that specialises in children's residential care, can offer you flexible hours that fit around your other commitments, and can hold a full UK manual driving licence? Pebbles Care is building a zero‑hour workforce that will provide additional support for children and young people across the Lancashire region. Our zero‑hour employees are eligible for our fantastic employee benefits, and you will have full access to internal opportunities for progression throughout the company.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children and young people are cared for in every aspect of their lives, including keeping them safe from harm, supporting education, cooking, cleaning, and participating in fun activities.
• Support care teams across several homes in the same area.
• Receive full induction, shadow shifts, and in‑depth training, including a full introduction to Therapeutic Parenting.
• Cover as many shifts as possible. Must carry out at least one shift every four weeks to remain in the role.
• Safeguard children and young people – highly responsible and accountable.
• Have a desire to pursue child care qualifications and training.
• Possess a nurturing and caring nature.
• Demonstrate patience and resilience, allowing you to form non‑judgmental relationships.
• Be an active and supportive listener.
• Show a creative ability towards having fun and learning new skills.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be proficient in IT and experienced in using Microsoft packages.
• Hold a full, valid UK manual driver’s licence (all homes have their own manual vehicles).

Qualifications & Requirements

• A full, valid UK manual driver’s licence.
• Desirable: One year's experience working with children or young adults.
• Desirable: SCQF Level 7 (Scotland) or Level 3 Diploma (England) relevant to Children and Young People’s Residential workforce or willingness to work towards this.
• Familiar with codes of practice set out by regulatory bodies (e.g., SSSC/Ofsted).
• Existing PVG/DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one.

Benefits & Rewards

• Hourly rate £12.75 – £13.53 per day hour, and £80 per sleep payment, depending upon qualifications and training.
• Zero‑hour employees may cover 24‑hour shifts, including sleep overs, or part‑time daytime shifts.
• Accrued paid annual leave for every hour worked (full‑time equivalent is 28 days).
• Employee referral scheme of £400 for every successful referral.
• Full in‑depth introduction to Therapeutic Parenting.
• Cash‑back health care plan via Medicash, allowing claims for dental and optical treatments, discounted gym memberships, 24/7 GP access, free counselling and more.
• Blue Light Card – store discounts.
• Free meals during working hours.
• A collaborative, considerate and progressive culture.
• Annual young people and employee awards ceremony.
• Costs covered for updating your disclosure certificate.
• Costs covered for professional membership fees, if relevant and essential for your role.
• Full access to employee portal, intranet and company newsletters.

About Pebbles Care

• Build a zero‑hour workforce providing additional support for children and young people across Lancashire.
• Mission to lead the way in offering bespoke therapeutic care and education to vulnerable young people.
• 56 beautiful homes and three established schools across North England and Scotland.
• Specialise in providing residential child care for vulnerable young people aged 8 to 18.
• Innovative and exciting plans for growth in 2025 and beyond.
• Nearly 22 years of experience supporting young people to unlock brighter futures.
• Excellent employee benefits and discounts supporting health and wellbeing.