Residential Childcare Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Residential Childcare Support Worker!

Are you a warm-hearted and motivated individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? At Bayview Childcare, we’re on the lookout for passionate Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our welcoming team in Lancaster. You’ll have the opportunity to 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:

• Create a safe, nurturing, and homely environment where every young person can thrive.
• Help children build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve positive outcomes.
• 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.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming home environment, assisting with daily tasks like cooking and shopping.
• Support children through daily activities, responding appropriately to their needs.
• Record progress and incidents accurately, ensuring clear communication with management.
• Complete and follow risk assessments for all activities, upholding policies and regulations.
• Act as a positive role model, fostering 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 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’ll 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 value our team and offer a range of benefits to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Competitive salary and up to £6,720 in sleep-in payments (based on 6-8 shifts per month at £70 each).
• Regular supervision and support.
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Wellbeing programmes.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing CPD.
• Clear promotion opportunities.

Our Commitment

Bayview is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment and must be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check upon successful application.

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