Join Pebbles Care as a Residential Child Care Worker. This role focuses on children’s residential care, offering flexible hours and a zero‑hour contract. A full UK manual driving licence is required.
Base Pay Range
£12.75 – £13.53 per day hour, and £80 per sleep payment, depending on qualifications and training.
Responsibilities
* Ensure children and young people are cared for in every aspect of their lives, including keeping them safe from harm, supporting education, cooking, cleaning, and participating in fun activities.
* Support care teams across several homes in the same area.
* Receive a full induction, shadow shifts, and in‑depth training, including a full introduction to Therapeutic Parenting.
* Communicate regularly about shift availability, cover as many shifts as possible, and at least one shift every four weeks to remain in the role.
What We Offer
* Your hourly rate and sleep payment as outlined above.
* Zero‑hour employees may cover 24‑hour shifts, including sleep‑overs, or part‑time daytime shifts.
* Accrue paid annual leave for every hour worked (Full time equivalent is 28 days).
* Employee referral scheme of £400 for every successful referral.
* Full in‑depth introduction to Therapeutic Parenting.
* Cash‑back health care plan via Medicash, covering dental, optical, discounted gym memberships, 24/7 GP access, free access to counselling and more.
* Blue Light Card for store discounts.
* Free meals during working hours.
* A collaborative, considerate and progressive culture.
What Sets Pebbles Apart
* Mission to lead the way in offering bespoke therapeutic care and education to vulnerable young people.
* 56 homes and three established schools across North England and Scotland for children and young people.
* Specialisation in providing residential child care for vulnerable young people aged 8 to 18.
* Innovative growth plans for 2025 and beyond.
* Nearly 22 years’ experience in supporting young people to unlock brighter futures.
* Excellent employee benefits and discounts that support health and wellbeing.
Additional Rewards and Benefits
* Annual young people and employee awards ceremony.
* Costs covered for updating disclosure certificates.
* Costs covered for professional membership fees, if relevant and essential for your role.
* Full access to an employee portal, intranet page and company newsletters.
Essential Qualities
* Highly responsible and accountable when it comes to safeguarding children and young people.
* Desire to pursue child care qualifications and training.
* Nurturing and caring nature.
* Patience and resilience to form non‑judgmental relationships.
* Active and supportive listening skills.
* Creative ability to have fun and learn new skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Proficient IT skills and experience using Microsoft packages.
* Full, valid UK manual driving licence (all homes have their own manual vehicles).
Desirable Qualities
* One year’s experience working with children or young adults (highly desirable).
* SCQF Level 7 (Scotland) or Level 3 Diploma (England) relevant to Children and Young People’s Residential workforce or desire to work towards this.
* Familiarity with the Codes of Practice set out by regulatory bodies, i.e. SSSC / Ofsted.
* Existing PVG / DBS certificate or willingness to obtain this.
How to Apply
Are you ready to join our family? Please complete our online application form. All successful candidates must complete an online disclosure to work with children – the cost will be covered by Pebbles Care. Our recruitment team will contact you as soon as possible via email or telephone to explain the next steps and answer any questions you may have.
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