Pebbles Care
Cluster Residential Child Care Worker
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Cluster Residential Child Care Worker
Cluster Residential Child Care Worker Pebbles Care
If you enjoy working with children and have the resilience to support challenging behaviours while delivering a therapeutic and supportive approach, we’d love to welcome you to our team!
Pebbles Care is seeking a collaborative, compassionate professional to join our established cluster of residential child care homes in the UK. Your role will bring diversity to your experience, as you may:
- Drive children to and from school, appointments, and visits across a small cluster of homes alongside day-to-day home life
- Teach essential life skills such as meal preparation, household chores, and personal care
- Develop tailored support for young people through engaging activities, outings, and holidays
- Operate as either a one-to-one or two-to-one worker, delivering bespoke care across multiple homes
Key Responsibilities You will be employed as a full-time Cluster Residential Child Care Worker, averaging 56.4 hours per week (including overnight shifts and sleep periods). Core responsibilities include:
- Actively supporting children aged 8–18 with trauma, emotional difficulties, behavioural challenges, or other complex needs
- Providing consistent safe, nurturing, and therapeutic care aligned with Pebbles Way principles
- Working in rotational shifts (one day on, two days off/48 hours offtime) to meet holiday coverage and training needs
- Consistently adapting support plans collaboratively with fellow team members and trained supervisors
Your Development
- Day-one induction covering Pebbles Way and the organisation’s therapeutic model
- Ongoing clinical supervision and support from a manager
- Access to our Learning and Development team, including expert training and cost-free Level 3 SVQ/NVQ in Residential Childcare
Compensation & Benefits
| Support | Offer |
|---|---|
| Salary | £35,468.95–£37,043.94 per annum (pro-rata), based on experience. Further rates may apply for candidates with 12+ months’ experience. |
| Working Pattern | Rotational shifts; 4-day cycle (24-hour overnight shifts followed by 48 hours off). Clear notifications for changes. |
| Leave | 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for temporary roles). |
| Qualifications | Full support to complete Level 3 SVQ/NVQ residency training without cost |
| Career Growth | Assurance of career reviews post-qualification. |
| Financial Benefits | Auto-enrolment to a Scottish Widows salary sacrifice pension scheme. |
| HealthCare | Medicash scheme access; discounted gym memberships, 24/7 GP/mental health support, dental/optical vouchers. |
| Lifestyle Discounts | Blue Light card for store discounts. |
| Meal Provision | Preferred home-cooked meals, following dietary preferences where possible. |
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Why Choose Pebbles Care? ✔ Pioneer of personalised care and education for vulnerable young people ✔ 56+ home network including children’s schools through North England & Scotland ✔ 23-year track record of guiding children toward independence ✔ Commitment to continuous leadership development and staff training ✔ Ambitious growth plans including enhanced initiatives for 2026
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What We’re Looking For: Essentials
- Emotional resilience and capacity to empathise while maintaining boundaries with complex behaviours
- A full, clean UK manual driving license (all vehicles require manual transmission)
- Safeguarding trajectory—commitment to adhere to UK safeguarding codes
- Ethical approach—positive “non-judgemental” interactions central to our care model
- Patience and engagement alongside active problem-solving
- Desirable traits:
- At least 12 months’ experience (practice-based or volunteering) with children/youth (higher rates apply)
- Array of training or diplomas, SCQF Level 7/3 relevant to Children’s Care supported by funding
- First-hand familiarity with regulatory codes (Social Work England/Government guidance)
The Ideal Profile also Includes: 🌟 Verbal & written communication—clear interactions essential for candidates 🌟 Tech-nation readiness—basic proficient use of Microsoft Suite and related data platforms 🌟 Personal traits:
- Energy to mix learning and play with enthusiasm to build therapeutic relationships
- Therapeutic fun—ability to engage skillfully with creativity to pivot mood/support (e.g., art, discussions, simulations)
Ready to Make a Difference?
Submit your application [here](insert applications link). For further conversations about the role including inclination interviews, contact: 📧 recruitment@pebblescare.com – our team will follow up within a few days.
⚠️ Notes: Our substantial recruitment pipeline is constant—your application may impact shortlisting before the formal advert closes if we’re actively functioning partnerships. Keep an eye on Pebbles Care vacancies!
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