Residential Child Care Worker – Pebbles Care
Join the Pebbles Care team in providing therapeutic residential care to children and young people aged 8‑18 across North England and Scotland.
Base Pay
* Hourly rate: £12.75 – £13.53
* Pay per sleepover: £80
* Daily rates vary by qualifications and training.
Your Role & Responsibilities
* Provide holistic care to children, ensuring their safety, education, and well‑being.
* Support multidisciplinary care teams across multiple homes.
* Participate in induction, shadow shifts, and ongoing training including Therapeutic Parenting.
* Manage shift availability; required to cover at least one shift every four weeks.
What We Offer
* Zero‑hour contract with 24‑hour shift options (sleepovers or part‑time daytime).
* Full annual leave accrual based on hours worked (FT eq. 28 days).
* £400 referral bonus for successful hires.
* Comprehensive benefits including free meals, health care plan, gym access, counseling, and Blue Light Card.
* Progression opportunities through internal development.
Essential Qualities
* Strong safeguarding commitment.
* Desire for child care qualifications.
* Warm, patient, and resilient demeanor.
* Excellent communication skills and IT proficiency.
* Full UK manual driving licence.
Desirable Qualities
* Minimum one year working experience with children or young adults.
* Level 3–7 child care qualification or willingness to pursue.
* Knowledge of SSSC/Ofsted codes of practice.
* Existing DBS or willingness to obtain.
How to Apply
Complete the online application form. Pebbles Care will contact successful candidates promptly. All applicants must complete an online disclosure to work with children – the cost is covered by Pebbles Care.
Seniority & Employment Type
* Entry level
* Part‑time
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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