Overview
Join to apply for the Residential Child Care Worker role at Pebbles Care. This role involves caring for children aged 8–18 in full‑time residential homes across North England and Scotland, providing a therapeutic and supportive environment as part of a dedicated team.
Base Pay Range
If you enjoy working with children and have the resilience to deal with challenging behaviours while offering a caring and therapeutic approach, we would love to hear from you.
Role Responsibilities
* Provide one‑to‑one or two‑to‑one support tailored to each young person’s needs.
* Work shifts in teams, averaging 56.4 hours per week, including sleep hours.
* Assist with daily tasks: driving to and from school, appointments, food preparation, household chores, and organising activities and outings.
* Follow the therapeutic care model through induction and ongoing training with our Learning and Development team.
* Support up to three homes in the same geographical area as required.
What We Offer You
* A starting salary of £34,719.00 to £36,248.00 per annum, pro‑rata, depending on experience.
* Full‑time rota: one day on (24 hours, including sleep‑over) and two days off (48 hours).
* 56.4 average weekly working hours including sleepovers.
* 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time).
* Full funding for a Level 3 SVQ/NVQ qualification in Residential Child Care.
* Career review after induction, training, and qualification completion.
* Auto‑enrolment into the salary sacrifice pension scheme (Scottish Widows).
* A cash‑back health care plan via Medicash and Blue Light Card discounts.
* Meals provided while on shift, depending on the home's daily menu choice.
What Sets Pebbles Apart
* Personalised therapeutic care and education with a clear developmental pathway.
* Leadership development plans for career progression.
* Fifty‑six beautiful homes and three established schools across North England and Scotland.
* Specialised residential child care for ages 8–18.
* Ambitious growth initiatives planned for 2025.
* Over 22 years of experience guiding young people toward brighter futures.
Essential Qualities
* Dedication to safeguarding children.
* Strong desire for personal development and qualifications.
* Confident, resilient, kind, and supportive nature.
* Patience and ability to cultivate non‑judgmental relationships.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft packages.
* Full UK manual driver’s licence (manual vehicles provided).
Desirable Qualities
* Up to 12 months experience working with children or young adults (more experience may qualify for higher salary grades).
* Working towards or desire to obtain SCQF Level 7 or Level 3 Diploma relevant to the residential workforce (funding may be available).
* Familiarity with the Codes of Practice of regulatory bodies.
* Existing PVG/DBS certificate.
Application
Please complete our online application form. If you would like to discuss the role further, email recruitment@pebblescare.com and ask a member of our team to contact you. Shortlisting will be ongoing, and the recruitment campaign may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.
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