Residential Child Care Worker
Join Pebbles Care as a Residential Child Care Worker. This role specialises in children's residential care, offers flexible hours, and requires a full UK manual driving licence.
Base Pay Range
Your pay will be based on skills and experience. Hourly rate £12.75 – £13.53 per hour, plus £80 per sleep payment, depending on qualifications and training.
Role & Responsibilities
* Ensure children and young people are cared for in every aspect of their lives, keeping them safe, supporting education, cooking, cleaning, and participating in fun activities.
* Support our care teams across several homes in the same area.
* Receive full induction, shadow shifts, and in‑depth training, including an introduction to Therapeutic Parenting.
* Communicate regularly about availability, cover as many shifts as possible, and ensure at least one shift every four weeks to remain in the role.
What We Offer
* Hourly rate £12.75 – £13.53 per hour, £80 per sleep payment.
* Zero‑hour employees may cover 24‑hour shifts, sleepovers, or part‑time daytime shifts.
* Paid annual leave accrues for every hour worked (full‑time equivalent: 28 days).
* Employee referral scheme £400 per successful referral.
* Full training in Therapeutic Parenting.
* Health care plan via Medicash, covering dental, optical, discounted gym, 24/7 GP access, counselling.
* Blue Light Card for store discounts.
* Free meals during working hours.
* Collaborative and progressive workplace culture.
Essential Qualities
* Responsible and accountable safeguarding children.
* Desire to pursue child care qualifications and training.
* Nurturing and caring nature.
* Patience and resilience.
* Active listener.
* Creative and fun‑loving.
* Excellent verbal and written communication.
* Proficient IT skills, Microsoft packages.
* Full, valid UK manual driving licence.
Desirable Qualities
* At least one year’s experience working with children or young adults.
* Relevant qualification (e.g., Scn SCQF Level 7, Level 3 Diploma).
* Familiarity with SSSC/Ofsted Codes of Practice.
* Existing PVG/DBS certificate or willingness to obtain.
How to Apply
Please complete our online application form. Successful candidates must complete an online disclosure, the cost of which will be covered by Pebbles Care.
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