North Lakes Children’s ServicesResidential Childcare Support WorkerLocation:
Heads Nook, Brampton, CumbriaContract Type:
Full Time, PermanentSpecific Hours:
42 hours per week – shift pattern on rotationSalaryUnqualified:
A base salary of
£28,893.07
per annum with the potential to earn up to
£32,150.35
with sleep-in shiftsQualified:
A base salary of
£29,868.38
per annum with the potential to earn up to
£33,125.66
with sleep-in shifts(Qualified Care Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare)What We OfferSleep-in allowance of
£62.50 per night
(up to
£3,257.28
extra per year)Up to
6 weeks’ holidayA rota pattern of two days on, two days off, with staggered start times ranging from 08:00, 12:00 or 14:00 (i.e. 08:00-22:00, 12:00-22:00 or 14:00-22:00)Free meals on dutyCompany pensionEmployee discount and wellbeing programmesComprehensive training and ongoing CPDFunded Level 3 and Level 5 qualificationsClear promotion opportunitiesMonthly clinical and professional supervision with therapeutic supportAbout North LakesNorth Lakes Children’s Services provides residential care and education for boys aged 6-18, helping them build resilience, confidence, and key life skills.As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll be a positive role model – supportive, approachable, and committed to making a real difference in each young person’s life.Main DutiesFollow daily shift plans, routines and handovers (term-time and holidays)Support boys with morning/evening routines, personal care, meals, school runs, activities and bedtimePromote life skills, independence, room cleanliness and social developmentAttend appointments and support activity plans and daily targetsComplete all required paperwork, checks and budgeting tasksCarry out household duties including cleaning, laundry, shopping and meal preparationComplete safety checks (COSHH, fire safety, vehicle checks)Build positive relationships with families and organise family timeAct as a Keyworker, offering empathy, consistency, and meaningful supportRequirementsFlexibility to work 14-hour shifts (two days on, two days off) with rotating start times (08:00, 12:00, 14:00), including sleep-insUnderstanding of the challenges faced by young people in careLevel 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards the qualificationExcellent communication and listening skillsWillingness to learn and work effectively within a small teamAbility to pass an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by North Lakes Children’s ServicesExperience supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs, social care, residential work, or youth work (advantageous)Full, clean UK driving licence and flexibility to cover other homes when neededNorth Lakes Children’s Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.North Lakes Children’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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