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Residential Child Care Support Worker (Sessional/Casual), Brampton Client: North Lakes
Location: Brampton, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 93a2d0482489 Job Views: 5 Posted: 29.06.2025 Expiry Date: 13.08.2025 Job Description: Residential Child Care Support Worker (Sessional/Casual)
Full Time/Permanent: Shift pattern - ad-hoc cover
Salary: £ per hour
North Lakes Children’s Services is a well-established provider of residential care and education for boys aged -. We focus on improving resilience, self-esteem, and abilities of young people.
As a Support Care Worker, you are expected to be “strong, committed, and passionate.” You will be a role model, a listening ear, approachable, and potentially inspiring, making a significant impact on young people's lives. Your role involves creating “happy memories” and supporting their development.
We are seeking Care Workers for our homes in Carlisle and Headsnook on a casual basis, with a warm and approachable manner, capable of positively influencing young people's recovery from early life experiences.
Main Duties Supporting daily routines, including hygiene, meals, and activities
Supporting room cleans, life skills, independence, socialization, and bedtime routines
Attending medical and other appointments
Supporting activity plans
Completing daily sheets and working on targets
Handling paperwork, budgeting, and checks (COSHH, fire, car)
Building relationships with families and planning family contacts
All applicants must have:
Flexibility in availability, including sleep-in nights and shifts of up to hours with varied start times
An understanding of issues faced by young people in care
Qualifications such as Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma, Children and Young People's Workforce, NVQ Level in Health & Social Care, or willingness to work towards one
Excellent communication skills
Willingness to learn and work as part of a team
Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check (paid for by us)
Experience with EBD, social/residential work, or youth work is advantageous
A full, clean UK driving license and flexibility to cover other homes as needed
North Lakes Children's Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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