Follow daily shift plans, handovers, and routines (term-time and holidays).
Support boys with morning/evening routines, personal care, meals, school runs, activities, and bedtime.
Promote life skills, independence, room cleaning, and social development.
Attend appointments and support planned activities and daily targets.
Complete daily paperwork, handovers, budgeting tasks, and household checks.
Carry out cleaning, laundry, shopping, and meal preparation duties.
Complete safety checks (COSHH, fire, vehicle) as required.
Build positive relationships with families and help organise family time and special occasions.
Act as a Keyworker, offering warmth, empathy, and extra support to create meaningful experiences.

Flexibility to work 14-hour shifts (2 on / 2 off) with rotating start times (08:00, 12:00, 14:00), including sleep-ins
Understanding of the challenges faced by young people in care
Level 3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards it
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 in EBD, social care, residential work, or youth work (advantageous)
Full, clean UK driving licence and ability to cover other homes when needed

Unqualified Basic Salary: £13,723.36 pro rata (based on £28,893.07 FTE), with the potential to earn up to £16,980.64 with sleep-in shifts.
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)
Sleep-in allowance of £62.50 per night (up to £3,257.28 extra per year)
Up to 6 weeks' holiday
Free meals on duty
Company pension
Employee discount scheme
Wellbeing support via the Exchange Provision
Comprehensive training and ongoing CPD
Funded qualifications (Level 3 & Level 5)
Clear progression and promotion opportunities
Monthly clinical & professional supervision, plus therapeutic support

1 Part time Childcare jobs in Penrith, Cumbria