Residential Childcare Support Worker
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LancasterView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£33,323
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 November 2026
35 days leftJob description
Company: Bayview Childcare
Location: Lancaster
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Specific Hours: Shift pattern, 40 hours per week
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
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 Heysham or rural North Lancaster, each 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 a Level 3 Diploma or Level 4 Practitioner Apprenticeship within two years.
A full UK driving licence is essential.
- Competitive salary and up to £6,720 in sleep-in payments, based on 6–8 per month at £70 each
- Regular supervision and support
- Company pension
- Employee discount scheme
- Wellbeing programmes
- Comprehensive training and ongoing CPD
- Clear promotion opportunities
- 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 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.
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First seen
12 September 2026
Last checked
29 September 2026
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