Residential Childcare Support Worker

Polaris Community; Bolton le Sands, Carnforth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Training and CPD

Promotion opportunities

Sleep-in payments

Job summary

Bay View Childcare in Bolton-le-Sands is seeking a warm, motivated Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our welcoming team. You’ll support up to four young people aged 8–18 in a family‑style home, helping with daily routines, activities and personal development.

This role requires a full UK driving licence and, if you don’t hold a qualification, you’ll complete either the Level 3 Diploma or Level 4 Practitioner Apprenticeship within two years.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma or Level 4 Practitioner Apprenticeship within two years.
• Driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and key worker support in a family-style home.
• Build trusting relationships with young people and families.
• Support care plans, routines, and daily activities.
• Record progress, incidents and feedback clearly and accurately.
• Complete risk assessments and follow childcare regulations.
• Model positive behaviour and promote inclusion and teamwork.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Behaviour management

Record keeping

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Diploma

Level 4 Practitioner Apprenticeship

Job description

Specific hours: 20 hours per week, worked on a shift pattern

Salary: Up to £16,661.60 pro rata, inclusive of sleep-in shifts (£26,603.20 FTE)

We’re looking for warm, motivated Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our welcoming team at Bayview. You’ll work in one of our family-style homes in Bolton-le-Sands, near Carnforth, supporting up to four young people.

You’ll help children aged 8–18 with social, emotional and behavioural needs to build confidence, develop life skills and achieve positive outcomes. A big part of your role will be creating a safe, nurturing and homely environment where every young person can thrive. All our homes are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, and we’re looking for people who can help maintain these high standards.

If you don’t already hold a relevant qualification, you’ll complete either the Level 3 Diploma or Level 4 Practitioner Apprenticeship within two years.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

• Competitive salary + up to £3,360 in sleep-in payments (3–4 per month at £70 each)
• Regular supervisions and support
• Company pension
• Comprehensive training and ongoing CPD
• Clear promotion opportunities

Key Responsibilities and Childcare Practice

• Deliver high-quality care and key worker support, consistently meeting and exceeding Ofsted standards.
• Build trusting, positive relationships with young people, their families and external professionals.
• Contribute to individual care plans and support routines that develop confidence, life skills and positive outcomes.
• Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home environment, helping with daily tasks such as cooking and shopping.
• Support children through daily activities, supervising closely and responding appropriately to worries, behaviours or conflict.
• Record progress, behaviour, incidents and feedback accurately, ensuring clear communication with management.
• Complete and follow risk assessments for all activities and uphold all policies, procedures and childcare regulations.
• Act as a positive role model, encouraging belonging, inclusion and a culture of trust and teamwork across the home.

Bay View Childcare is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You must be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check if successful for the position.