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 Bayview Childcare, we are excited to invite you to become a part of our welcoming team in Lancaster! You will work in one of our family-style homes in Heysham or rural North Lancaster, 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 responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality care and key worker support, consistently meeting and exceeding Ofsted standards.
• Building trusting, positive relationships with young people, their families, and external professionals.
• Contributing to individual care plans and support routines that foster confidence and life skills.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming home environment, assisting with daily tasks like cooking and shopping.
• Supporting children through daily activities, supervising closely, and responding appropriately to any concerns.
• Accurately recording progress, behavior, incidents, and feedback to ensure clear communication with management.
• Completing and following risk assessments for all activities while upholding policies and childcare regulations.
• Acting 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 should have:

• A full UK driving licence (essential).
• A passion for working with young people and a commitment to their welfare.
• The willingness to complete a 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 of 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 Bayview, we believe in supporting our staff just as much as we support our young people. Here’s what you can expect:

• Up to £6,720 in sleep-in payments, based on 6-8 shifts per month at £70 each.
• Regular supervision and support to help you grow in your role.
• A company pension plan to secure your future.
• An employee discount scheme to help you save.
• Wellbeing programmes to support your mental and physical health.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Clear promotion opportunities to advance your career.

Our Commitment

Bayview is an equal opportunities employer and actively encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Please note that you must be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check if successful for the position.

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