Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual)

Bay View Carnforth, England Posted 4 days ago

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Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual) Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual)

Company: Bay View

Contract: Casual

Location: Capernwray, Carnforth

Salary: £. 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 – with social, emotional, and behavioural needs, creating a safe and nurturing environment and helping maintain our Good/Outstanding Ofsted standards.

You must be +, hold a full UK driving licence, and have a Level 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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