Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual)

Residential Childcare Support Worker focuses on provide high‑quality childcare that consistently meets and exceeds ofsted national standards and bay view childcare policies.

What the role involves

• Provide high‑quality childcare that consistently meets and exceeds Ofsted National Standards and Bay View Childcare policies.
• 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.
• Maintaining strong, professional communication with families, friends, and external professionals as required.

Skills and requirements

• Relevant care, clinical, support, registration, DBS, or safeguarding requirements may apply.

Confirmed role details

• We’re seeking a flexible Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our Bay View team on a casual basis, covering shifts as needed.
• Work in one of our family‑style homes in Heysham or rural North Lancaster, supporting up to four young people.
• 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.

Candidate fit

• calm communication, safeguarding awareness, resilience, and respectful support