Residential Childcare Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Residential Childcare Support Worker!

Company: Bayview Childcare
Location: Lancaster
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Specific Hours: Shift pattern, 40 hours per week
Salary: Base salary of £26,603.20 per annum, with the potential to earn up to £33,323.20 per annum with sleep-in shifts

Are you a warm and motivated individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? At Bayview, we’re on the lookout for passionate Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our welcoming team. You’ll be working in one of our family-style homes in Heysham or rural North Lancaster, supporting up to four young people.

Your mission? To help children aged 8-18 with social, emotional, and behavioral needs build confidence, develop essential life skills, and achieve positive outcomes. You’ll play a crucial role in creating a safe, nurturing, and homely environment where every young person can thrive. Our homes are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, and we need dedicated individuals to help maintain these high standards.

If you don’t already hold a relevant qualification, don’t worry! You’ll have the opportunity to complete a Level 3 Diploma or Level 4 Practitioner Apprenticeship within two years.

Requirements:

• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Why Join Us?

We believe in taking care of our team just as much as we take care of the young people we support. Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive salary with the potential to earn up to £6,720 in sleep-in payments (based on 6-8 per month at £70 each)
• Regular supervision and support to help you thrive
• Company pension for your future
• Employee discount scheme to save on everyday expenses
• Wellbeing programmes to support your mental health
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
• Clear promotion opportunities to help you grow

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will:

• 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 positive outcomes
• 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
• Accurately record progress, behavior, incidents, and feedback, ensuring clear communication with management
• Complete and follow risk assessments for all activities, upholding all policies, procedures, and childcare regulations
• Act as a positive role model, promoting belonging, inclusion, and a culture of trust and teamwork

At Bayview, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

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