Residential Childcare Support Worker

Company: Bayview Childcare

Location: Bolton-le-Sands, Carnforth

Contract: Part-time, permanent

Specific hours: 20 hours per week, worked on a shift pattern

Salary: Up to £16,661.60 pro rata, inclusive of sleep-in shifts (£26,603.20 FTE)

We’re looking for warm, motivated Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our welcoming team at Bayview. You’ll work in one of our family-style homes in Bolton-le-Sands, near Carnforth, supporting up to four young people.

You’ll help children aged 8–18 with social, emotional and behavioural needs to build confidence, develop life skills and achieve positive outcomes. A big part of your role will be creating a safe, nurturing and homely environment where every young person can thrive. All our homes are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, and we’re looking for people who can help maintain these high standards.

If you don’t already hold a relevant qualification, you’ll complete either the Level 3 Diploma or Level 4 Practitioner Apprenticeship within two years.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + up to £3,360 in sleep-in payments (3–4 per month at £70 each)
• Regular supervisions and support
• Company pension
• Employee discount scheme
• Wellbeing programmes
• Comprehensive training and ongoing CPD
• Clear promotion opportunities

Key Responsibilities and Childcare Practice

• 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 develop confidence, life skills and positive outcomes.
• Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home environment, helping with daily tasks such as cooking and shopping.
• Support children through daily activities, supervising closely and responding appropriately to worries, behaviours or conflict.
• Record progress, behaviour, incidents and feedback accurately, ensuring clear communication with management.
• Complete and follow risk assessments for all activities and uphold 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.

Bay View Childcare is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You must be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check if successful for the position.