Residential Childcare Support Worker

senploy; Lancaster, Lancashire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments

Supervision and support

Company pension

Training and CPD

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

Bay View in Heysham is seeking warm, motivated Residential Childcare Support Workers to join a family-style home in Heysham or rural North Lancaster, supporting up to four young people aged 8-18.

You'll help with social, emotional and behavioural needs, creating a safe, nurturing environment and building strong relationships with young people, families and professionals, while pursuing development and Ofsted standards.

Qualifications

• Warmth and motivation to support young people with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships with young people and families.
• Commitment to safeguarding and high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 8-18 with social, emotional and behavioural needs to build confidence and life skills.
• Create a safe, nurturing and homely environment for each young person to thrive.
• Act as a positive role model, promoting belonging, inclusion and teamwork.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Relationship building

Observation skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma

Level 4 Practitioner Apprenticeship

Job description

Specific Hours: Shift pattern, 40 hours per week

Salary: Base salary of £26,603.20 per annum, with the potential to earn up to £33,323.20 per annum with sleep-in shifts

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 Heysham or rural North Lancaster, each 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 a Level 3 Diploma or Level 4 Practitioner Apprenticeship within two years.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

• Competitive salary and up to £6,720 in sleep-in payments, based on 6-8 per month at £70 each
• Regular supervision and support
• Company pension
• Comprehensive training and ongoing CPD
• Clear promotion opportunities
• 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 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.