Residential Childcare Support Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments

Company pension

Training & CPD

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking warm, motivated Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our Bayview homes in Heysham or rural North Lancaster. You will support up to four young people aged 8–18 with social, emotional and behavioural needs, helping them build confidence, life skills and positive outcomes in a safe, nurturing environment.

Bayview homes are rated Good/Outstanding by Ofsted; this role offers supervision, CPD, a company pension and clear promotion opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare settings is desirable.
• Ability to support children with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Good communication and teamwork with colleagues and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, nurturing care for up to four young people aged 8–18.
• Support development of life skills and positive outcomes.
• Contribute to individual care plans and daily routines.
• Record progress and incidents clearly and promptly.
• Uphold safeguarding, policies and Ofsted standards.

Skills

Childcare

Behaviour support

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Diploma

Level 4 Practitioner Apprenticeship

Job description

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

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 £6,720 in sleep‑in payments (6-8 per month at £70 each)
• Regular supervisions 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 willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.