About this role
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
We’re looking for warm, motivated Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our welcoming team at Bayview. You’ll work in one of our family-style homes in Heysham or rural North Lancaster, each 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 a Level 3 Diploma or Level 4 Practitioner Apprenticeship within two years.
A full UK driving licence is essential.
Benefits
Competitive salary and up to £6,720 in sleep-in payments, based on 6–8 per month at £70 eachRegular supervision and supportCompany pensionEmployee discount schemeWellbeing programmesComprehensive training and ongoing CPDClear promotion opportunities Key Responsibilities & Childcare Practice
Deliver high-quality care and key worker support, consistently meeting and exceeding Ofsted standardsBuild trusting, positive relationships with young people, their families and external professionalsContribute to individual care plans and support routines that develop confidence, life skills and positive outcomesMaintain a safe, clean and welcoming home environment, helping with daily tasks such as cooking and shoppingSupport children through daily activities, supervising closely and responding appropriately to worries, behaviours or conflictRecord progress, behaviour, incidents and feedback accurately, ensuring clear communication with managementComplete and follow risk assessments for all activities and uphold all policies, procedures and childcare regulationsAct as a positive role model, encouraging belonging, inclusion and a culture of trust and teamwork across the home Bay View 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.