Cluster Residential Child Care Worker

Join to apply for the Cluster Residential Child Care Worker role at Pebbles Care
. This range is provided by Pebbles Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Daily home life activities include:

• Driving our children to and from school, appointments and visits (a full UK manual driving licence is essential).
• Teaching valuable life skills such as meal preparation and household chores.
• Creating lasting memories through engaging activities, outings and holidays.

You will be employed full-time, averaging 56.4 hours per week (including sleep hours), working collaboratively with your team on shift across multiple locations in a cluster of homes. Support will be tailored to the young person’s needs, either one‑to‑one or two‑to‑one.

• Comprehensive induction and shadow shifts from day one.
• Learning and Development team support for 100% funding of Level 3 SVQ/NVQ qualification in Residential Child Care.
• Career review upon completion of induction, training and minimum qualifications.
• Opportunity to progress via a clear developmental pathway and leadership development plan.

• Salary: £34,719.00 to £36,248.00 per annum, pro rata, based on experience.
• Cluster Full‑time rota: one day on (24 h, including sleepover) and two days off (48 h). Average weekly hours, including sleepovers, are 56.4.
• 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum (pro rata for part‑time).
• Auto‑enrolment into salary sacrifice pension scheme (Scottish Widows).
• Cash‑back health care plan via Medicash – dental, optical treatments, discounted gym memberships, 24/7 GP access, counselling, etc.
• Blue Light Card for store discounts.
• Meals provided during shift; menu varies by home.

• Flexible approach to work pattern.
• Dedication to safeguarding children and young individuals.
• Desire to obtain qualifications and pursue personal development.
• Confident and resilient nature.
• Valid, full UK driver’s licence (manual vehicle required).
• A kind, supportive and patient nature.
• Ability to cultivate non‑judgmental relationships.
• Engaged and attentive listener.
• Creative fun‑loving mindset for teaching new skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient IT skills and experience with Microsoft packages.

• Up to 12 months experience working with children or young adults (more experience may qualify for higher salary grades).
• Working toward or desire to obtain SCQF Level 7 or Level 3 Diploma relevant to the residential workforce (funding may be available).
• Familiarity with Codes of Practice from regulatory bodies.
• Existing PVG/DBS certificate.

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Are you ready to join our family? Please complete our online application form or email to speak with our team. Shortlisting will be ongoing; the recruitment campaign may end early if a suitable candidate is identified.

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