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 Impact

In this role, you’ll help children aged 8-18 with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. Your mission? To build their confidence, develop essential life skills, and help them achieve positive outcomes. You’ll create 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 like you 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.

What We’re Looking For

A full UK driving licence is essential. If you’re ready to embark on this rewarding journey, we want to hear from you!

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 make life a little easier
• Wellbeing programmes to support your mental health
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
• Clear promotion opportunities to help you grow

Your 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 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 their needs
• Record progress, behavior, incidents, and feedback accurately, ensuring clear communication with management
• Complete and follow risk assessments for all activities, upholding 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 encourage applications from all 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 make a difference and embark on a fulfilling career, we can’t wait to meet you!