Residential Childcare Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Penrith; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

An established children's service is seeking passionate and committed Support Workers to make a meaningful impact on young lives. This role involves supporting boys in their daily routines, promoting independence, and creating joyful memories. The ideal candidate will be flexible, empathetic, and dedicated to improving the lives of young people in care. With a structured rota and comprehensive training opportunities, this position offers the chance to grow in a supportive environment. Join us in making a difference and fostering resilience in the next generation.

Benefits

Sleep-in allowance

Up to 6 weeks' holiday

All meals provided on duty

Company pension

Access to employee discount scheme

Wellbeing programmes

Comprehensive training

Access to qualifications

Promotion opportunities

Monthly supervisions

Qualifications

• Must have flexibility in availability for shifts and sleep-in nights.
• Understanding of care issues for young people is essential.
• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines and promote personal hygiene for young boys.
• Attend medical appointments and assist with activity plans.
• Build strong relationships with families and support emotional needs.

Skills

Flexibility in availability

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of issues facing young people in care

Ability to work well in a small team

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Penrith

Contract Type: Part-time, permanent

Specific Hours: 20 hours per week - shift pattern

Unqualified Basic Salary: £13,228.80 pro rata (£27,781.80 FTE) per annum with a potential to earn up to £16,486.08 with sleep-in shifts

Qualified Basic Salary: £13,676 pro rata (£28,719.60 FTE) per annum with a potential to earn up to £16,933.28 with sleep-in shifts.

(Qualified Care Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare)

North Lakes Children's Services is a well-established local provider of residential care and education for boys aged 6-18. We improve the resilience, self-esteem, and abilities of all the young people we work with.

As a Residential Support Worker, high standards are expected. You should be "strong, committed, and passionate" about your role. The young people are at the heart of everything we do—both for and with them. You will be a role model, a listening ear, warm, approachable, and potentially someone who can inspire and make a significant impact on a young person's life. You need to promote, support, and facilitate the creation of "happy memories" and have fun with them.

We are seeking permanent Support Workers with a warm, approachable manner who believe they can make a meaningful impact on a young person's life, especially in their recovery from early life experiences.

Main Duties

Each home has detailed shift planners/diaries/handover documents outlining specific daily duties and tasks, which vary between term-time and holiday periods. A summary of some duties during term-time includes:

• Supporting boys' daily routines, including getting them up, promoting personal hygiene, meals, school runs, or activities
• Supporting room cleans, developing life skills and independence, promoting socialization, and supporting bed-time routines
• Attending medical and other appointments
• Supporting activity plans
• Completing day sheets and working with boys on their targets
• Completing all daily paperwork
• Conducting daily room checks and house cleaning tasks
• Handling shopping, meal preparation, and kitchen hygiene/laundry duties
• Performing specific checks such as COSHH, fire checks, and vehicle checks
• Building relationships with families, noting special dates, and planning family contacts

As a Keyworker, you will build strong bonds, show warmth, empathy, and genuine care, creating special occasions and opportunities for the boys.

All Applicants Must Have:

• Flexibility in availability, including sleep-in nights and shift work of 14 hours, typically 2 days on, 2 days off, with start times of 08:00, 12:00, or 14:00
• An understanding of issues facing young people in care
• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare, Families Practitioner Diploma, Children and Young People's Workforce, NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, or willingness to work towards it
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work well in a small team
• Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check (paid for by us)
• Experience with Emotional Behavioral Disorder, Social/Residential Work, or Youth Work is advantageous
• Full, clean UK driving license and flexibility to cover other Residential Homes as needed

This is a wonderful opportunity to join an established Children's service, offering:

• Sleep-in allowance of £62.64 per night, potential earnings up to £3,257.28
• Up to 6 weeks' holiday per year
• Rota pattern of 2 days on, 2 days off, with start times from 8am, 12 noon, or 2pm
• All meals provided on duty
• Company pension
• Access to employee discount scheme
• Wellbeing programmes
• Comprehensive training and ongoing CPD
• Access to qualifications (Diploma 3, Diploma 5)
• Promotion opportunities
• Monthly supervisions and therapeutic support

North Lakes Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment.