Residential Child Care Worker

Location: Headsnook, Brampton (and other locations in Carlisle)

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Specific Hours: 42 hours per week - shift pattern

Salary:
Unqualified: Starting at £27,781.80 per annum, with potential earnings up to £31,039.08 including sleep-in shifts.
Qualified: Starting at £28,719.60 per annum, with potential earnings up to £31,976.88 including sleep-in shifts.
(Qualified Care Worker salary is based on the completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare)

At North Lakes Children's Services, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of boys aged 6-18 through exceptional residential care and education. Our mission is to enhance resilience, self-esteem, and abilities in every young person we support.

As a Residential Support Worker , you will play a pivotal role in the lives of our young people. We are looking for individuals who are strong, committed, and passionate about making a difference. You will be a role model, a listening ear, and a source of inspiration, helping to create happy memories and fun experiences.

Your daily responsibilities will vary based on whether it’s term-time or holiday periods, but here’s a glimpse of what you’ll be doing:

• Support daily routines, including personal hygiene, meals, and activities.
• Encourage life skills and independence through room cleaning and socialization.
• Attend medical and other appointments.
• Assist with activity planning and completion of daily paperwork.
• Build relationships with families and plan special occasions.
• Act as a Keyworker, creating special moments and opportunities for our boys.

To thrive in this role, you should possess:

• Flexibility for sleep-in nights and shift work (typically 2 days on, 2 days off).
• An understanding of the challenges faced by young people in care.
• A relevant qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• A collaborative spirit to work well in a small team.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.
• Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder or Youth Work is a plus.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and established children's service that offers:

• A sleep-in allowance of £62.64 per night, with potential extra earnings.
• Up to 6 weeks of holiday per year.
• A flexible rota pattern with staggered start times.
• All meals provided during shifts.
• A company pension and access to employee discount schemes.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, along with therapeutic support.

At North Lakes Children's Services, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of our young people!