Residential Child Care Worker

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Job Description

Ready to Make a Real Difference? Join Our Family at Pebbles Today!\nAt Pebbles, we believe every young person deserves to feel safe, valued, and understood. Our homes are built on compassion, consistency, and connection – and we’re looking for caring individuals who share these values.

\nYour Role as a Residential Child Care Worker\nAs part of our dedicated team, you’ll play a vital role in creating a nurturing environment for children and young people aged 8–18. Your responsibilities will include:\n•\tSupporting young people in every aspect of home life\n•\tDriving to school, appointments, and outings (UK manual licence required)\n•\tPreparing meals and helping with household tasks\n•\tCreating lasting memories through fun activities, trips, and holidays\n•\tWorking collaboratively with your manager and peers to provide tailored care\n•\tYou will work an average of 56.4 hours per week (including sleepovers), with more flexible options available for part-time or zero-hour contracts.\n\nWhat We Offer\n•\tCompetitive Salary: £34,719 – £36,248 (depending on experience and qualifications)\n•\tFully Funded Training: 100% funding for your Level 3 SVQ/NVQ in Residential Child Care\n•\tCareer Development: Tailored progression plans and specialist training\n•\tGenerous Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks per year (pro-rata for part-time)\n•\tHealth & Wellbeing Perks: Cashback healthcare plan via Medicash, 24/7 GP access, free counselling, gym discounts\n•\tPension Scheme: Auto-enrolment with Scottish Widows\n•\tBlue Light Card: Exclusive discounts\n•\tMeals Provided: While on shift (dependent on home menu)\n\nWhy Choose Pebbles?\n•\tOver 23 years of specialist experience\n•\t56 homes across the UK and 3 schools supporting education\n•\tA strong therapeutic care model backed by psychology and education professionals\n•\tA culture of growth, learning, and making a real difference\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n•\tThe right to work in the UK\n•\tA full manual UK driving licence\n•\tPatience, creativity, and emotional intelligence\n•\tA willingness to learn and curiosity about behaviours\nTake the First Step Toward Changing Lives – Apply Today!\nComplete an application on our careers page or email recruitment@pebblescare.com to speak with our team.\nShortlisting is ongoing – don’t wait, start your journey with Pebbles today!

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Location:
Penrith
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Personal Care

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