Residential Child Care Worker
North Lakes Children's Services, Botcherby, Carlisle
Residential Child Care Worker
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North Lakes Children's Services, Botcherby, Carlisle
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 24 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: eac4765e56f547d6ac4ddc0145cf4ffc
Location ref: Botcherby, Carlisle
Full Job Description
- Follow daily shift plans, routines, and handovers (term-time and holidays).
- Support boys with morning/evening routines, personal care, meals, school runs, activities, and bedtime.
- Promote life skills, independence, room cleanliness, and social development.
- Attend appointments and support activity plans and daily targets.
- Complete all required paperwork, checks, and budgeting tasks.
- Carry out household duties including cleaning, laundry, shopping, and meal preparation.
- Complete safety checks (COSHH, fire safety, vehicle checks).
- Build positive relationships with families and organise family time.
- Act as a Keyworker, offering empathy, consistency, and meaningful support.
Understanding of the challenges faced by young people in care - Level 3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or willingness to work toward the qualification
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Willingness to learn and work effectively within a small team
- Ability to pass an enhanced DBS check (paid for by the organisation)
- Experience with EBD, social care, residential work, or youth work (advantageous)
- Full, clean UK driving licence and flexibility to cover other homes when needed
Salary: A base salary of £28,893.07 per annum with the potential to earn up to £32,150.35 with sleep-in shifts. Qualified: A base salary of £29,868.38 per annum with the potential to earn up to £33,125.66 with sleep-in shifts. (Qualified Care Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare) What we offer: - Sleep-in allowance of £62.50 per night (up to £3,257.28 extra per year)
- Up to 6 weeks' holiday
- A rota pattern of 2 days on, 2 days off, with staggered start times ranging from 8am, 12noon or 2pm (i.e. 8am-10pm, 12pm-10pm or 2pm-10pm)
- Free meals on duty
- Company pension
- Employee discount and wellbeing programmes
- Comprehensive training and ongoing CPD
- Funded Level 3 & 5 qualifications
- Clear promotion opportunities
- Monthly clinical and professional supervision with therapeutic support About North Lakes: North Lakes Children's Services provides residential care and education for boys aged 6-18, helping them build resilience, confidence, and key life skills. As a Residential Support Worker, you'll be a positive role model-supportive, approachable, and committed to making a real difference in each young person's life.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/residential-child-care-worker-126886026