Residential Childcare Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Residential Childcare Support Worker!

Are you a warm and motivated individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? At Bay View Childcare, we are excited to invite you to be part of our welcoming team in beautiful Capernwray, Carnforth. Here, you will work in a family-style home, supporting up to four young people aged 8-18 with social, emotional, and behavioral needs.

Your Role

As a Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in helping children build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve positive outcomes. Your mission will be to create a safe, nurturing, and homely environment where every young person can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 foster confidence and life skills.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming home environment, assisting with daily tasks like cooking and shopping.
• Support children through daily activities, supervising closely and responding appropriately to any concerns.
• Record progress, behavior, incidents, and feedback accurately, ensuring clear communication with management.
• Complete and follow risk assessments for all activities, upholding all policies and childcare regulations.
• Act as a positive role model, promoting belonging, inclusion, and a culture of trust and teamwork.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• A full UK driving licence.
• A commitment to completing either the Level 3 Diploma or Level 4 Practitioner Apprenticeship within two years if you don’t already hold a relevant qualification.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time, permanent position with a shift pattern totaling 40 hours per week. You will enjoy a competitive base salary of £26,603.20 per annum, with the potential to earn up to £33,323.20 per annum through sleep-in shifts.

Why Join Us?

At Bay View Childcare, we value our team and offer a range of benefits to support your growth and well-being:

• Competitive salary + up to £6,720 in sleep-in payments (6-8 per month at £70 each).
• Regular supervision and support.
• Company Pension.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Wellbeing programmes.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing CPD.
• Clear promotion opportunities.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates. Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults is paramount, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for successful candidates.

If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us, we can’t wait to hear from you!