Residential Child Care Worker role at Pebbles Care
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Are you looking for a role that specialises in children’s residential care, can offer you flexible hours that fit around your other commitments, and can hold a full UK manual driving licence? Pebbles Care is building a zero-hour workforce that will provide additional support for children and young people across a region or area. Our zero-hour employees are eligible for our fantastic employee benefits, and you will have full access to internal opportunities for progression throughout the company.
Your Role And Responsibilities - Residential Child Care Worker
* You will ensure that our 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.
* You will support our care teams across several homes in the same area.
* You will receive a full induction, shadow shifts, and in-depth training, including a full introduction to Therapeutic Parenting.
* We will communicate with you regularly regarding your availability for shifts. We require you to cover as many shifts as possible and request that you carry out at least one shift, every four weeks, to remain in the role.
What We Offer You
* Your hourly rate is £12.75 - £13.53 per day hour, and £80 per sleep payment, depending upon qualifications and training.
* Zero Hour employees may cover 24-hour shifts, including sleep overs, or part-time daytime shifts.
* You will accrue paid annual leave for every hour worked (Full time equivalent is 28 days).
* Employee referral scheme of £400 for every successful referral.
* A full in-depth introduction to Therapeutic Parenting.
* A cash back health care plan via Medicash, including dental and optical treatments, discounted gym memberships, 24/7 GP access, free counselling, and more.
* Blue Light Card – for store discounts.
* Free meals during working hours.
* A collaborative, considerate and progressive culture.
What sets Pebbles apart from other care providers?
* Our mission is to lead in bespoke therapeutic care and education for vulnerable young people.
* Pebbles has fifty-six homes and three established schools across North England and Scotland for children and young people.
* We specialise in residential child care for ages 8 to 18.
* We have growth plans for 2025 and beyond and over 22 years of experience in supporting young people.
* You will receive your full pay rate for all sleepovers and rest breaks.
* Pebbles offers excellent employee benefits and discounts supporting health and wellbeing.
Additional Rewards And Benefits We Offer
* Annual young people and employee awards ceremony.
* Costs covered for updating your disclosure certificate.
* Costs covered for relevant professional membership fees.
* Full access to an employee portal, intranet page and company newsletters.
Essential qualities we look for
* Highly responsible and accountable for safeguarding children and young people
* Desire to pursue child care qualifications and training
* Nurturing and caring nature
* Patience and resilience with non-judgmental relationships
* Active and supportive listener
* Creativity in having fun and learning new skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Proficient IT skills and experience with Microsoft packages
* Full, valid UK manual driver’s licence (all homes have their own manual vehicles)
Desirable qualities
* One year’s experience working with children or young adults is highly desirable
* SCQF Level 7 (Scotland) or Level 3 Diploma (England) relevant to Children and Young People’s Residential workforce, or willingness to work towards
* Familiar with Codes of Practice from regulatory bodies (e.g., SSSC / Ofsted)
* Existing PVG / DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one
Ready to join our family?
Please complete our online application form. Our recruitment team will contact you via email or telephone to explain the next steps and answer questions. All successful candidates must complete an online disclosure to work with children; Pebbles Care covers the cost.
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Locations: Thornhill, Scotland; Longtown, England; Carlisle, England, United Kingdom
Residential Child Care Worker (Sessional/Casual) — Carlisle, England
Are you ready to join our family? This role may involve various shifts and locations; refer to the online application for details.
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