Residential Child Care Worker (Sessional/Casual)

North Lakes; Banks; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

North Lakes Children's Services is recruiting Casual Care Workers for our homes in Carlisle and Headsnook to support boys aged 6-18. As a Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will help with daily routines, activities, personal care and safety, while building trust and resilience in young people.

We seek flexible individuals willing to work ad-hoc cover up to 14-hour shifts (08:00, 12:00, 14:00) including potential sleep-ins.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work ad-hoc cover and varied shifts.
• Understanding of challenges faced by young people in care.
• Excellent communication, listening and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and complete DBS (paid for by us).
• Experience in EBD, social care, residential work or youth work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines: morning/evening tasks, personal hygiene, meals, school runs, activities and bedtime.
• Promote independence, life skills, socialisation and room cleanliness.
• Attend appointments and support activity plans and daily targets.
• Complete paperwork: day sheets, handovers, checks and daily records.
• Carry out household tasks: cleaning, laundry, shopping, meal prep and kitchen hygiene.
• Complete safety checks (COSHH, fire, vehicle).
• Build positive relationships with families and help organise family time.

Skills

Flexibility

Understanding of challenges faced by…

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification

Job description

Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual)

Company

North Lakes Children's Services

Contract

Full Time/Permanent

Shift Pattern

ad-hoc cover

Salary

£13.23 per hour

Location

Headsnook

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 Support Care Worker, you'll be a positive role model-approachable, supportive, and committed to making a meaningful difference. Creating safe, nurturing, and fun experiences is central to what we do.

We're recruiting Casual Care Workers for our homes in Carlisle and Headsnook -warm, compassionate individuals who want to help young people recover from early life experiences and thrive.

Main Duties

• Support daily routines: morning/evening tasks, personal hygiene, meals, school runs, activities, and bedtime
• Promote independence, life skills, socialisation, and room cleanliness
• Attend appointments and support activity plans and daily targets
• Complete paperwork: day sheets, handovers, budgeting, checks, and daily records
• Carry out household tasks: cleaning, laundry, shopping, meal prep, and kitchen hygiene
• Complete safety checks (COSHH, fire, vehicle)
• Build positive relationships with families and help organise family time

About You

• Flexibility to work up to 14-hour shifts with varied start times (08:00, 12:00, 14:00), including potential sleep-ins
• Understanding of the challenges faced by young people in care
• Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (or willingness to work toward it)
• Excellent communication, listening, and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and complete an enhanced DBS (paid for by us)
• Experience in EBD, social care, residential work, or youth work (advantageous)

North Lakes Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.