Residential Childcare Support Worker


Company:	Bay View Childcare
Salary:	£26,603.20 - £33,323.20
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Carnforth, LA6 1AL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Jul 2026
Closing date:	7 Aug 2026

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Summary

Residential Childcare Support Worker

Company: Bay View Childcare

Location: Capernwray, Carnforth

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Specific Hours: Shift pattern, 40 hours

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 Bay View Childcare. You'll work in one of our family-style homes in 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 £6,720 in sleep-in payments, 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

Key Responsibilities & 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.

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