Residential Childcare Support Worker: Build Confidence

Bay View Child Care Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments

Regular supervision and support

Company pension

Employee discount scheme

Wellbeing programmes

Comprehensive training and ongoing CPD

Clear promotion opportunities

Job summary

Bayview Childcare are hiring Residential Childcare Support Workers in the Lancaster area. The role involves supporting up to four young people aged 8-18 in family-style homes, with a 40-hour shift pattern and a base salary of £26,603.20 per year plus sleep-in earnings up to £6,720.

Applicants should have a Level 3 Diploma or Level 4 Practitioner Apprenticeship within two years and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma or Level 4 Practitioner Apprenticeship within two years.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and key worker support, consistently meeting 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.

Skills

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma or Level 4 Practitioner Apprenticeship within two years

Job description

Bayview Childcare are hiring Residential Childcare Support Workers in the Lancaster area. The role involves supporting up to four young people aged 8-18 in family-style homes, with a 40-hour shift pattern and a base salary of £26,603.20 per year plus sleep-in earnings up to £6,720.

Applicants should have a Level 3 Diploma or Level 4 Practitioner Apprenticeship within two years and a valid UK driving licence.