Cluster Residential Child Care Worker at Pebbles Care.
Base pay range
Your salary will range from £34,719.00 to £36,248.00 per annum, pro‑rated, depending on experience.
Responsibilities
Your role may vary each working day across a small cluster of homes, with various shift patterns to support holiday or training cover. You will provide one‑to‑one or two‑to‑one support tailored to each young person’s needs across multiple locations.
Drive children to and from school, appointments, and visits (a full UK manual driving licence is essential). Teach valuable life skills, including meal preparation and household chores. Create lasting memories through engaging activities, outings, and holidays.
Training & Development
On day one you will attend comprehensive induction and shadow shifts. You will learn the Pebbles Way, our therapeutic care model, supported by your manager and the Learning & Development team.
What We Offer You
* Starting salary of £34,719.00‑£36,248.00 per annum, pro‑rated.
* Cluster Full‑time rota pattern of one day on (24 hours, including sleepover) and two days off (48 hours).
* Average weekly working hours of 56.4, including sleepovers.
* 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum (pro‑rated for part‑time).
* 100 % funding for Level 3 SVQ/NVQ qualification in Residential Child Care.
* Career review after completing induction, training and minimum qualifications.
* Auto‑enrolment into salary sacrifice pension scheme.
* Cash‑back health care plan via Medicash – dental, optical, gym, 24/7 GP access, counselling, etc.
* Blue Light Card for store discounts.
* Meals provided during your shift; menu depends on the home’s choice.
What sets Pebbles apart from other care providers?
* Leading personalised therapeutic care and education.
* Clearly defined developmental pathway and leadership development plans.
* 56 beautiful homes and 3 established schools in North England and Scotland.
* Specialised residential child care and education for ages 8‑18.
* Ambitious growth initiatives planned for 2025.
* 22 years of experience guiding young people toward brighter futures.
Essential qualities
* Flexible approach to work pattern.
* Dedication to safeguarding children and young individuals.
* Desire to obtain qualifications and continue personal development.
* Confident and resilient nature.
* Valid full UK driver’s licence (manual vehicle).
* Kind and supportive nature.
* Patience and ability to cultivate non‑judgmental relationships.
* Engaged and attentive listening.
* Creative ability to have fun and learn new skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Proficient IT skills – Microsoft packages.
Desirable Qualities
* Up to 12 months experience working with children or young adults; more experience may allow higher grade salary.
* Working towards or desire to obtain SCQF Level 7 or Level 3 Diploma relevant to the residential workforce (funding may be available).
* Familiar with Codes of Practice set out by regulatory bodies.
* Existing PVG/DBS certificate.
Are you ready to join our family?
Please complete our online application form. If you would like to discuss the role further, please email recruitment@pebblescare.com and a member of our team will contact you.
Please note that due to the fast‑paced nature of our recruitment process, shortlisting will be ongoing, and we may end the recruitment campaign if a suitable candidate is identified before the end date.
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