Residential Childcare Support Worker
Company: Bay View Childcare
Location: Capernwray, Carnforth
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Specific Hours: Shift pattern, 40 hours
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

We're looking for warm, motivated Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our welcoming team at Bay View Childcare. You'll work in one of our family-style homes in Carnforth, supporting up to four young people.

You'll help children aged 8-18 with social, emotional and behavioural needs to build confidence, develop life skills and achieve positive outcomes. A big part of your role will be creating a safe, nurturing and homely environment where every young person can thrive. All our homes are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, and we're looking for people who can help maintain these high standards.

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.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

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

Key Responsibilities & Childcare Practice

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 develop confidence, life skills and positive outcomes
Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home environment, helping with daily tasks such as cooking and shopping
Support children through daily activities, supervising closely and responding appropriately to worries, behaviours or conflict
Record progress, behaviour, incidents and feedback accurately, ensuring clear communication with management
Complete and follow risk assessments for all activities and uphold all policies, procedures and childcare regulations
Act as a positive role model, encouraging belonging, inclusion and a culture of trust and teamwork across the home

Bay View Childcare is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

You must be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check if successful for the position.

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