Pebbles Care
Residential Child Care Worker
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Residential Child Care Worker
Residential Child Care Worker (Zero-Hour Contract) – Pebbles Care
Are you looking for a role that specialises in children’s residential care, can offer you flexible hours that fit around your other commitments, and can hold a full UK manual driving licence?
Pebbles Care is building a zero-hour workforce that will provide additional support for children and young people across a region or area.
Our zero-hour employees are eligible for our fantastic employee benefits, and you will have full access to internal opportunities for progression throughout the company.
Your Role and Responsibilities – Residential Child Care Worker
You will ensure that our children and young people are cared for in every aspect of their lives, including:
- Keeping them safe from harm
- Supporting their education
- Cooking
- Cleaning
- Participating in fun activities
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting our care teams across several homes in the same area
- Receiving a full induction, shadowing shifts, and in-depth training (including a full introduction to Therapeutic Parenting)
- Covering as many shifts as possible – at least one shift every four weeks to maintain your role
What We Offer You
✅ Hourly rate: £13.13 – £13.94 per day hour, with an additional £80 sleep payment (depending on qualifications and training) ✅ Shift flexibility:
- Cover 24-hour shifts (including sleepovers) or part-time daytime shifts
- Paid annual leave accrues at a rate of 28 days (full-time equivalent) ✅ Employee referral bonus: £400 for every successful referral ✅ Specialised training: Full Therapeutic Parenting introduction ✅ Health & wellness benefits:
- Medicash cashback plan covering dental, optical treatments, gym memberships, 24/7 GP access, counselling, and more
- Blue Light Card for discounts
- Free meals during working hours ✅ Working culture: Collaborative, considerate, and progressive employee environment
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What Sets Pebbles Apart?
Our mission is to lead the way in bespoke therapeutic care and education for vulnerable young people.
Key offerings include:
- Fifty-six beautiful homes and three established schools across North England and Scotland for children and young people aged 8–18
- Nearly 23 years’ experience in supporting young people to unlock brighter futures
- Excellent employee benefits, discounts, and ्टरent focus on health & wellbeing
Additional Benefits & Support
🏆 Annual young people and employee awards ceremony 📝 Cost covered for updating your disclosure certificate and professional membership fees (if relevant) 💻 Full access to an employee portal, intranet, and company newsletters
Essential Qualities
We’re looking for:
- Highly responsible and accountable in safeguarding children and young people
- A desire to pursue childcare qualifications and training
- A nurturing and caring nature
- Patience and resilience to form non-judgmental relationships
- A supportive listener with excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Creative and eager to develop new skills
- Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft packages
- A full, valid UK manual driver’s licence (as all homes have their own manual vehicles)
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Desirable Qualities
Experience valued but not required:
- 1+ year’s experience working with children or young adults
- SCQF Level 7 (Scotland) or Level 3 Diploma (England) relevant to Children and Young People’s Residential Workforce (or a willingness to progress towards this)
- Familiarity with regulatory body codes (e.g., SSSC / Ofsted)
- An existing PVG / DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one
Ready to join our family?
Please complete our online application form. We appreciate your time in submitting it.
Our recruitment team will contact you shortly via email or phone to discuss next steps and answer your questions.
🔒 All successful candidates must complete an online disclosure to work with children – the cost will be covered by Pebbles Care.
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