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’re on the lookout for passionate Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our welcoming team in Capernwray, Carnforth. Here, you’ll 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 vital 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, encouraging a culture of trust, teamwork, and inclusion.

Requirements

• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• If you don’t already hold a relevant qualification, you’ll complete either the Level 3 Diploma or Level 4 Practitioner Apprenticeship within two years.

Working Conditions

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

Benefits

• 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.

At Bay View Childcare, 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 expect all staff to share this commitment. Please note that an enhanced DBS check will be required for successful candidates.

Ready to make a difference? Join us at Bay View Childcare and help shape the future of young lives!