Residential Child Care Worker

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At 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.
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. Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

What We Offer

• 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)

Why Choose Pebbles?

• Over 23 years of specialist experience

• 56 homes across the UK and 3 schools supporting education

• A strong therapeutic care model backed by psychology and education professionals

• A culture of growth, learning, and making a real difference

What We’re Looking For

• The right to work in the UK

• A full manual UK driving licence

• Patience, creativity, and emotional intelligence

• A willingness to learn and curiosity about behaviours
Take the First Step Toward Changing Lives – Apply Today!
Complete an application on our careers page or email to speak with our team. xekaoyc
Shortlisting is ongoing – don’t wait, start your journey with Pebbles today!