Residential Child Care Worker (Weekends)
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Your Role as a Residential Child Care Worker
As part of our dedicated team, you’ll play a vital role in creating a nurturing environment for children and young people aged 8–18. Supporting young people in every aspect of home life
• Driving to school, appointments, and outings (UK manual licence required)
• Preparing meals and helping with household tasks
• Creating lasting memories through fun activities, trips, and holidays
• Working collaboratively with your manager and peers to provide tailored care
• You will work an average of 56.4 hours per week (including sleepovers), with more flexible options available for part-time or zero-hour contracts.
Competitive Salary: £34,719 – £36,248 (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Fully Funded Training: 100% funding for your Level 3 SVQ/NVQ in Residential Child Care
• Career Development: Tailored progression plans and specialist training
• Generous Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks per year (pro-rata for part-time)
• Health & Wellbeing Perks: Cashback healthcare plan via Medicash, 24/7 GP access, free counselling, gym discounts
• Pension Scheme: Auto-enrolment with Scottish Widows
• Blue Light Card: Exclusive discounts
• Meals Provided: While on shift (dependent on home menu)
56 homes across the UK and 3 schools supporting education
• A strong therapeutic care model backed by psychology and education professionals
• A full manual UK driving licence
• Patience, creativity, and emotional intelligence
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- Location:
- Penrith, Cumbria
- Salary:
- £36,248,000
- Job Type:
- PartTime