Children's Residential Support Worker, Carlisle

We are care ltd.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair pay

Holiday pay included in hourly rate

Workplace pension (where eligible)

Job summary

We are care ltd. is seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker in Carlisle to join a specialist team supporting young people with complex trauma or disabilities. The role involves 2:1 support, flexible shifts including waking nights, and daytime accommodations when available.

You’ll work outdoors with a dedicated team; sleep-ins are paid and block bookings can be arranged. A Level 3 qualification is a plus, with enhanced DBS required.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in children’s residential care, including trauma or crisis behaviours.
• Up-to-date mandatory training is preferred.
• Right to work in the UK is required.
• Enhanced DBS with children’s barred list check, or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with complex trauma, EBD or learning disabilities (usually 2:1).
• Offer flexible shifts around availability, including waking nights; daytime accommodation often provided.
• Engage in active, outdoor days with a specialist team; sleep-ins are paid and block bookings available.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis behaviour management

Outdoor activity supervision

Education

Level 3 in Children's Residential Care

Job description

Children's Residential Support Worker, Carlisle

Therapeutic solo placements for young people across Cumbria, with days, waking nights and sleep-ins.

The role:

• Supporting young people with complex trauma, EBD or learning disabilities, usually 2:1
• Flexible shifts around your availability, including waking nights, with daytime accommodation often provided
• Active, outdoor days with a specialist team, sleep-ins paid and block bookings available

What you need:

• Significant experience in children's residential care, including trauma or crisis behaviours
• Up-to-date mandatory training, a Level 3 in Children's Residential Care is a plus
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS with children's barred list check, or willing to apply

What you get:

fair pay, paid directly by us, with holiday pay included in your hourly rate, paid every two weeks, and a workplace pension where eligible. You choose the shifts that suit you.