Join Our Team as a Residential Childcare Support Worker!
Company: Bayview Childcare
Location: Heysham, Morecambe
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Specific Hours: Shift pattern, 40 hours
Salary: Base salary of £26,603.20 per annum, with the potential to earn up to £33,323.20 per annum with sleep-in shifts
Are you a warm and motivated individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? At Bayview Childcare, we are seeking passionate Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our welcoming team. You will work in one of our family-style homes in Heysham or rural North Lancaster, supporting up to four young people aged 8-18.
Your role will be pivotal in helping children with social, emotional, and behavioral needs build confidence, develop essential life skills, and achieve positive outcomes. You will create a safe, nurturing, and homely environment where every young person can thrive. Our homes are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, and we need dedicated individuals to help maintain these high standards.
If you don’t already hold a relevant qualification, you will complete either the Level 3 Diploma or Level 4 Practitioner Apprenticeship within two years. A full UK driving licence is essential.
Why Join Us?
* Competitive salary + up to £6,720 in sleep-in payments (6-8 per month at £70 each)
* Regular supervisions and support
* Company pension
* Employee discount scheme
* Wellbeing programmes
* Comprehensive training and ongoing CPD
* Clear promotion opportunities
Your Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality care and Key Worker support, consistently meeting and exceeding Ofsted standards.
* Build trusting, positive relationships with young people, their families, and external professionals.
* Contribute to individual care plans and support routines that foster confidence, life skills, and positive outcomes.
* Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming home environment, assisting with daily tasks such as cooking and shopping.
* Support children through daily activities, supervising closely and responding appropriately to worries, behaviors, or conflicts.
* Record progress, behavior, incidents, and feedback accurately, ensuring clear communication with management.
* Complete and follow risk assessments for all activities, upholding all policies, procedures, and childcare regulations.
* Act as a positive role model, encouraging belonging, inclusion, and a culture of trust and teamwork across the home.
At Bayview, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. A willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check is required for this position.
Ready to make a difference? Join us at Bayview Childcare and help shape the future of young lives!