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Bay View
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Lancaster, United Kingdom
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Job Reference:
937f6ae27739
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Posted:
14.07.2025
Expiry Date:
28.08.2025
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Job Description:
Location: Lancaster
Contract: Full time, permanent
Hours: Hours per week
Salary: Basic salary of £, with the potential to earn up to £, with sleep-in shifts.
We are looking for dynamic and inspirational Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our established Residential Team at Bayview. You’ll work in family-style children’s homes in Heysham or rural North Lancaster, with a maximum of four young people per home.
Our service requires individuals who will help guide young people aged - with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties to success, supporting our ethos. You will help provide a safe, secure, homely, and positive environment to improve their lives. All our homes are rated ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ by Ofsted, and we seek individuals to continue enhancing the quality and reputation of the Home.
It is required that you undertake & complete your Diploma Level in Working with Children & Young People or Level Children, Young People and Families practitioner Apprenticeship within years if you do not already possess this.
You must also hold a full UK driving license.
Benefits
* Competitive salary plus up to £ in sleep-in payments (average of - sleep-ins per month at £ per sleep-in)
* Regular supervisions
* Company pension
* Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme
* Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision
* Comprehensive training and ongoing CPD programmes
* Promotion opportunities
Principal Accountabilities
* To carry out duties as a Childcare Worker and Key Worker, exceeding Ofsted standards.
* To ensure high standards of childcare for residents.
* To systematically improve the lives of young people in the Home.
* To build and maintain positive relationships with families and external bodies.
* To foster a culture of trust and respect within the Home.
The Provision of Childcare
* Develop high-quality care plans for each young person.
* Adhere to legal requirements, Ofsted standards, and company policies.
* Note and communicate feedback from relevant parties.
* Maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment.
* Build trusting relationships with children, understanding their backgrounds and needs.
* Create an open, positive, and inclusive environment.
* Proactively supervise and ensure safety, managing conflicts effectively.
* Communicate issues to management promptly.
* Carry out risk assessments for activities.
* Engage actively in activities with children.
* Discharge responsibilities as a ‘Key Worker’ and treat children as individuals.
* Maintain communication with families and friends.
* Participate actively in reviews and complete all necessary paperwork diligently.
* Ensure food standards are met and assist with cooking and shopping as required.
Bay View is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff must undertake an enhanced DBS check if successful.
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