Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual)
Bay View Childcare - Morecambe, Lancashire
£12.79 to £12.79 an hour
ContractPart time
Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual) Company: Bay View Contract: Casual Location: Heysham, Morecambe Salary: £12.79 per hour We're seeking a flexible Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our Bay View team on a casual basis, covering shifts as needed. You'll work in one of our family‑style homes in Heysham or rural North Lancaster, supporting up to four young people. You'll help young people aged 8-18 with social, emotional, and behavioural needs, creating a safe and nurturing environment and helping maintain our Good/Outstanding Ofsted standards. You must be 21+, hold a full UK driving licence, and have a Level 3 Diploma in Working with Children & Young People. Childcare Responsibilities: Provide high‑quality childcare that consistently meets and exceeds Ofsted National Standards and Bay View Childcare policies. Help create and deliver individual care plans that support each young person's needs, wellbeing, and long‑term outcomes. Build positive, trusting relationships with children, understanding their backgrounds and supporting them through daily routines and activities. Create a safe, inclusive, homely environment where children feel valued and supported. Actively supervise young people, respond to signs of distress, and de‑escalate conflicts in line with policy. Maintain strong, professional communication with families, friends, and external professionals as required. Promote a culture of trust, respect, and positive behaviour across the home for both children and staff. Record all relevant information accurately, complete required paperwork, and follow safeguarding, health & safety, and risk assessment procedures. Participate in activities with children, support meal preparation, and help maintain the cleanliness and safety of the home. Fulfil all key‑worker duties, including family communication, contributing to reviews, and ensuring each child is supported as an individual. 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 willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
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Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker
Area Camden - City of London, London
£31,867.18 to £31,867.18 a year
PermanentFull time
Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker Company: Area Camden Salary: Up to £31,867.18 per annum (dependent on qualification) (Qualified Support Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent) Contract Type: Permanent Location: Greater London (Covering Area Camden homes in Camden, Haringey & Islington) Specific Hours: 20:00pm- 8:00am (12 hour shifts) What we offer: Comprehensive induction and mandatory training to support your development and progression Fixed rota pattern: - Week 1: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun (60 hours) - Week 2: Wed, Thu (24 hours) Minimum average of 168 hours per month 236 hours annual leave per year Annual leave increases by 12 hours per year for 3 years (up to 272 hours) Pension scheme (after qualifying period) Fully funded enrolment onto required qualifications if not already held About Area Camden Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, provides high‑quality, child‑centred care and ensures safe, consistent night‑time support through well‑trained staff. We prioritise safeguarding and work closely with families and professionals to achieve the best outcomes. We're now recruiting a Qualified Waking Night Support Worker to help provide a stable, nurturing environment that supports each young person's physical, emotional, and social development. Duties and Responsibilities Stay awake and alert throughout the shift to ensure each young person's safety and wellbeing. Provide calm, compassionate support during the night, recognising that this can be a difficult time for some children. Support individual bedtime routines and any suitable nighttime activities. Keep accurate computer‑based records and follow all safeguarding procedures, including the Philomena missing‑from‑care process. Communicate effectively with out‑of‑hours services and handle calls professionally. Follow all Area Camden policies, procedures and equal‑opportunities standards. Act as a positive role model for colleagues and young people. Essential skills required Strong team player with energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude Understanding of safeguarding and how to protect children Able to follow delegated tasks and produce clear, detailed handovers Works in line with Area Camden policies and procedures Confident communicator, both verbally and in writing Able to engage, listen and respond appropriately to children's needs Well‑organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise work Willing to work towards the relevant qualification if not already held Children's Workforce Diploma (or equivalent) is desirable Area Camden 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. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position
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Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual)
Bay View Childcare - Carnforth, Lancashire
£12.79 to £12.79 an hour
ContractPart time
Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual) Company: Bay View Contract: Casual Location: Capernwray, Carnforth Salary: £12.79 per hour We're seeking a flexible Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our Bay View team on a casual basis, covering shifts as needed. You'll work in one of our family‑style homes in Heysham or rural North Lancaster, supporting up to four young people. You'll help young people aged 8-18 with social, emotional, and behavioural needs, creating a safe and nurturing environment and helping maintain our Good/Outstanding Ofsted standards. You must be 21+, hold a full UK driving licence, and have a Level 3 Diploma in Working with Children & Young People. Childcare Responsibilities: Provide high‑quality childcare that consistently meets and exceeds Ofsted National Standards and Bay View Childcare policies. Help create and deliver individual care plans that support each young person's needs, wellbeing, and long‑term outcomes. Build positive, trusting relationships with children, understanding their backgrounds and supporting them through daily routines and activities. Create a safe, inclusive, homely environment where children feel valued and supported. Actively supervise young people, respond to signs of distress, and de‑escalate conflicts in line with policy. Maintain strong, professional communication with families, friends, and external professionals as required. Promote a culture of trust, respect, and positive behaviour across the home for both children and staff. Record all relevant information accurately, complete required paperwork, and follow safeguarding, health & safety, and risk assessment procedures. Participate in activities with children, support meal preparation, and help maintain the cleanliness and safety of the home. Fulfil all key‑worker duties, including family communication, contributing to reviews, and ensuring each child is supported as an individual. 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 willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
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Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual)
Headway Adolescent Resources - Bristol, Bristol
£14.11 to £14.77 an hour
ContractPart time
Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual) Location: Bristol Contract: Shift Pattern- ad-hoc cover Salary: £14.11- £14.77 (dependent on qualification) per hour plus sleep in shifts when required Headway Adolescent Resources were formed in 1999 and has established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, and pride themselves in having the insight and ability to care for young people as individuals in a holistic manner, regardless of their background. We are currently looking for Residential Child Care Workers to join our new residential home on a casual basis. This amazing opportunity will also allow you flexibility to work hours you can commit to with no contractual obligation Based in a children's residential home you will be working with young people with challenging behaviour, and you will need to be flexible, resilient, honest and well organised, as well as committed to providing a high standard of childcare to help young people achieve the best possible outcomes. Applicants must have: Previous experience of working with challenging young people, preferably in a residential setting (but not essential) Qualified to QCF level 3 in Children and Young People Be capable of working on their own initiative to a high level of accuracy, maintain clear, neat records Have good inter-personal skills, and be a positive team player Computer experience to an intermediate level The ability to complete daily records to meet statutory and policy requirements. Empathetic nature Have good oral and written communication skills in a variety of contexts The ability to engage, motivate and encourage young people Full manual driving license essential. A sleep in allowance of £46 per night as and when the business needs. Headway is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Headway 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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Social Worker – Childcare Management (Grade 8)
Wax Recruitment Ltd - Haverfordwest
from £30.13 an hour
On-siteContractFull time
Job title: Social Worker – Childcare Management (Grade 8) Job Category: Social Care Qualified Location: County Hall, Freemans Way, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 1TP,, Pembrokeshire County Council Hours per week 37 Salary: £30.13 per hour Based in County Hall, Haverfordwest. Job description To carry out social work tasks related to assessments, care planning, and the development of support packages in order to promote the welfare of children. 1. To undertake initial and core assessments in compliance with the Assessment Framework 2. To develop care plans and support packages 3. To undertake statutory duties in respect of children looked after 4. To undertake duties in respect of children on a Care and Support Protection Plan 5. To undertake duties in respect of other children on Care and Support Plan. 6. To undertake care proceedings 7. To input data onto Care First 8. To undertake any other tasks as required 9. To work within the Wales Safeguarding Procedures and Pembrokeshire Child Care Procedures..
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REQ006240 - Residential Childcare Worker - Level 3
Conwy County Borough Council - Colwyn Bay, Conwy
On-sitePermanentFull time
Do you want to work to make a positive difference to the lives of young people? We are passionate about working together to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people to ‘have the best life possible’ by providing them with a supportive and homely environment that is centred on their individual needs. This will be achieved by putting the child / young person at the centre of all support planning and developing strategies that will enable the child/young person to develop skills in all aspects of their life to give them independence and feeling included in their communities based on what is important to them. Sylva Garden’s is a Registered Children’s Home for 3 children up to the age of 18. Ydych chi eisiau gweithio i wneud gwahaniaeth cadarnhaol ym mywydau pobl ifanc? Rydym ni’n frwd dros weithio gyda’n gilydd i wneud gwahaniaeth cadarnhaol ym mywydau plant a phobl ifanc a’u galluogi i ‘fyw’r bywyd gorau posib’ drwy ddarparu amgylchedd cefnogol a chartrefol iddynt sy’n canolbwyntio ar eu hanghenion unigol. Gwneir hynny drwy osod y plant / pobl ifanc yn ganolog i’r holl gynlluniau cefnogi a strategaethau a ddatblygir i’w galluogi i fagu sgiliau ymhob agwedd ar eu bywydau a rhoi iddynt annibyniaeth ac ymdeimlad o gael eu cynnwys yn eu cymunedau, gyda phopeth yn seiliedig ar yr hyn sy’n bwysig iddynt. Mae Sylva Gardens yn Gartref Plant Cofrestredig ar gyfer tri o blant nes byddant yn ddeunaw oed.
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REQ006241 - Residential Childcare Worker Level 2
Conwy County Borough Council - Colwyn Bay, Conwy
On-sitePermanentFull time
Do you want to work to make a positive difference to the lives of young people? We are passionate about working together to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people to ‘have the best life possible’ by providing them with a supportive and homely environment that is centred on their individual needs. This will be achieved by putting the child / young person at the centre of all support planning and developing strategies that will enable the child/young person to develop skills in all aspects of their life to give them independence and feeling included in their communities based on what is important to them. Sylva Garden’s is a Registered Children’s Home for 3 children up to the age of 18. Ydych chi eisiau gweithio i wneud gwahaniaeth cadarnhaol ym mywydau pobl ifanc? Rydym ni’n frwd dros weithio gyda’n gilydd i wneud gwahaniaeth cadarnhaol ym mywydau plant a phobl ifanc a’u galluogi i ‘fyw’r bywyd gorau posib’ drwy ddarparu amgylchedd cefnogol a chartrefol iddynt sy’n canolbwyntio ar eu hanghenion unigol. Gwneir hynny drwy osod y plant / pobl ifanc yn ganolog i’r holl gynlluniau cefnogi a strategaethau a ddatblygir i’w galluogi i fagu sgiliau ymhob agwedd ar eu bywydau a rhoi iddynt annibyniaeth ac ymdeimlad o gael eu cynnwys yn eu cymunedau, gyda phopeth yn seiliedig ar yr hyn sy’n bwysig iddynt. Mae Sylva Gardens yn Gartref Plant Cofrestredig ar gyfer tri o blant nes byddant yn ddeunaw oed.
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Childcare Supervisor, Scone Kids Club - PKC14264
Perth and Kinross Council - Scone
£4,795 to £5,135 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Main Purpose of the Role Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch. We currently have the following opportunity: Childcare Supervisor - PKC14264 £4,795 - £5,135 (6.5 Hours per week, Term-time only) Scone Kids Club Do you like working with children and want to make a difference? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Childcare Supervisor at Scone Breakfast Kids Club, term-time, before school. This is an excellent opportunity to manage, develop and oversee the provision of high-quality play experiences within the after-school setting. You will gain a wider range of skills as the role involves managing the smooth day to day running of the services and the management of a small staff team. As a Childcare Supervisor you will be responsible for the planning and organisation of the day-to-day operations of the service, providing flexible childcare to children primary 1 - primary 7. You will provide high quality care and a comprehensive range of appropriate stimulating and creative activities, for example arts and crafts, storytelling, den building, physical play to meet the needs and interests of the children in the service. You would be expected to manage and work as a member of the team and wider school team contributing to children's learning and development within a safe and inclusive environment out with school hours in a registered childcare service. The contracted hours are 6.5 hours per week, term-time, between 7.52am - 9.10am. Perth and Kinross Council can offer you a range of employee benefits including the Local Government Pension. We can also offer training and development opportunities and invest in our staff and value their contribution. Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post. Skills & Experience Required The position is child focused which requires sensitivity, patience and compassion along with a welcoming approach to generate a feeling of trust and safety for children and their family / carers. A genuine interest in the development of children and their wellbeing is essential and the important qualities are kindness, sensitivity, respectfulness, and good manners, a sense of fun, as well as the ability to respect confidentiality at all times. Supervisory skills are required for managing a team of professionals with excellent communication skills to motivate and engage with staff and children. Excellent planning and organisation skills are also required with the ability to maintain registration and financial information and maintain effective working relationships with children, parents and carers and other professionals to ensure the effective delivery of services. If you would like to share our ambition, commitment and drive to enhance the lives of children and young people within Perth and Kinross, then we would like to hear from you. You will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for Day Care of Children within 3 months of commencing employment and responsible for maintaining annual membership. You will hold a childcare qualification with one of the following: SVQ Level 3 in Social Services (Children & Young People) HNC Childhood Practice HNC Childcare Early Education and Childcare SVQ Level 3 Care Learning & Development. Working at Perth & Kinross Council Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours . Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team! Here's what we can offer you: A generous annual leave package 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day Eligibility to join our pension scheme Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework Access to a range of benefits Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development. This role requires you to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), if you are not yet registered, you can still apply, as long as you are willing to apply for registration within 3 months of starting with us and be registered within 6 months. All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “ How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”. Next Steps We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Helen Roach, Area Co-ordinator or Susan Johnstone, Team Leader at childcare@pkc.gov.uk or visit www.pkc.gov.uk/KidsClubs to find out more. Click “APPLY NOW” External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer. We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process. Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government. Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.
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Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual)
Headway Adolescent Resources - Bridgwater, Somerset
£14.11 to £14.77 an hour
ContractPart time
Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual) Location: Chedzoy, Somerset Contract: Shift Pattern- ad-hoc cover Salary: £14.11- £14.77 (dependent on qualification) per hour plus sleep in shifts when required Headway Adolescent Resources were formed in 1999 and has established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, and pride themselves in having the insight and ability to care for young people as individuals in a holistic manner, regardless of their background. We are currently looking for Residential Child Care Workers to join our new residential home on a casual basis. This amazing opportunity will also allow you flexibility to work hours you can commit to with no contractual obligation Based in a children's residential home you will be working with young people with challenging behaviour, and you will need to be flexible, resilient, honest and well organised, as well as committed to providing a high standard of childcare to help young people achieve the best possible outcomes. Applicants must have: Previous experience of working with challenging young people, preferably in a residential setting (but not essential) Qualified to QCF level 3 in Children and Young People Be capable of working on their own initiative to a high level of accuracy, maintain clear, neat records Have good inter-personal skills, and be a positive team player Computer experience to an intermediate level The ability to complete daily records to meet statutory and policy requirements. Empathetic nature Have good oral and written communication skills in a variety of contexts The ability to engage, motivate and encourage young people Full manual driving license essential. A sleep in allowance of £46 per night as and when the business needs. Headway is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Headway 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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Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker
Area Camden - City of London, London
£31,867.18 to £31,867.18 a year
PermanentFull time
Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker Company: Area Camden Salary: Up to £31,867.18 per annum (dependent on qualification) (Qualified Support Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent) Contract Type: Permanent Location: Greater London (Covering Area Camden homes in Camden, Haringey & Islington) Specific Hours: 20:00pm- 8:00am (12 hour shifts) What we offer: Comprehensive induction and mandatory training to support your development and progression Fixed rota pattern: - Week 1: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun (60 hours) - Week 2: Wed, Thu (24 hours) Minimum average of 168 hours per month 236 hours annual leave per year Annual leave increases by 12 hours per year for 3 years (up to 272 hours) Pension scheme (after qualifying period) Fully funded enrolment onto required qualifications if not already held About Area Camden Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, provides high‑quality, child‑centred care and ensures safe, consistent night‑time support through well‑trained staff. We prioritise safeguarding and work closely with families and professionals to achieve the best outcomes. We're now recruiting a Qualified Waking Night Support Worker to help provide a stable, nurturing environment that supports each young person's physical, emotional, and social development. Duties and Responsibilities Stay awake and alert throughout the shift to ensure each young person's safety and wellbeing. Provide calm, compassionate support during the night, recognising that this can be a difficult time for some children. Support individual bedtime routines and any suitable nighttime activities. Keep accurate computer‑based records and follow all safeguarding procedures, including the Philomena missing‑from‑care process. Communicate effectively with out‑of‑hours services and handle calls professionally. Follow all Area Camden policies, procedures and equal‑opportunities standards. Act as a positive role model for colleagues and young people. Essential skills required Strong team player with energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude Understanding of safeguarding and how to protect children Able to follow delegated tasks and produce clear, detailed handovers Works in line with Area Camden policies and procedures Confident communicator, both verbally and in writing Able to engage, listen and respond appropriately to children's needs Well‑organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise work Willing to work towards the relevant qualification if not already held Children's Workforce Diploma (or equivalent) is desirable Area Camden 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. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position
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