Weekend Children's Residential Care Worker – Growth

Bedspace Trust; Brown Edge; On-site; GBP 6,500 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Bedspace is seeking a Children’s Residential Care Worker for weekends at our Brown Edge home. You will provide a loving, safe environment for children aged 8–18, delivering tailored care and supporting development within a close-knit team.

Role offers weekend on-call schedule with 40 hours a month, at £13.76 per hour plus a sleep-in rate of £71.28 per sleep. Training is provided and safeguarding is a core focus, with opportunity to complete Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a residential setting.
• Awareness of safeguarding from harm and ability to assess and manage risk.
• Aged 21 and over due to industry regulations.
• Must have a full UK valid Driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and care for children in a residential setting, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Develop and implement individualised care plans tailored to each child’s needs.
• Maintain open communication with children, families, and team members to foster a supportive environment.
• Drive children to appointments and activities as needed, ensuring timely arrivals.
• Document progress and any incidents accurately, utilising IT systems for record-keeping.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the quality of care provided.
• Form positive relationships with children based on respect and openness

Skills

Experience with children in a care/res

Safeguarding awareness and risk

Aged 21+

Driving licence & vehicle

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Job description

Bedspace is seeking a Children’s Residential Care Worker for weekends at our Brown Edge home. You will provide a loving, safe environment for children aged 8–18, delivering tailored care and supporting development within a close-knit team.

Role offers weekend on-call schedule with 40 hours a month, at £13.76 per hour plus a sleep-in rate of £71.28 per sleep. Training is provided and safeguarding is a core focus, with opportunity to complete Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.