55 Childcare Support jobs in the United Kingdom

• Assist in the daily care of children, including feeding, bathing, and dressing, ensuring their well-being and comfort.
• Support the implementation of educational activities and play-based learning experiences designed to promote child development.
• Observe and record children's progress, noting any developmental milestones or concerns, and report to senior staff.
• Maintain a clean and organised environment, ensuring all health and safety regulations are strictly adhered to.
• Provide emotional support and encouragement to children, fostering positive relationships and social skills.
• Collaborate effectively with parents and guardians, sharing updates on their child's progress and addressing any queries.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of outings and special events for the children.
• Undertake some administrative tasks remotely, such as updating records, preparing reports, and communicating via email, as required by the role.
  
• Work closely with other members of the childcare team to ensure a cohesive and high-quality service.
• Respond calmly and effectively to challenging behaviour, following established procedures.

• A genuine passion for working with children and a caring, patient disposition.
• Previous experience in a childcare setting is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of child development principles and safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Basic IT literacy for remote administrative tasks.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to the hybrid working schedule.
• Relevant childcare qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare) are advantageous.
• Must be able to pass an enhanced DBS check.

Residential Childcare Support Worker

We currently have openings for experienced Residential Childcare Support Workers, and would also love to hear from those who are passionate about making a positive and lasting difference to young people, and who are willing to undertake the relevant training and qualifications needed.

Starting Salary: £12.55 per hour

Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Contract: Casual

Specific Hours: Shift Pattern- ad-hoc cover

Apple Orchard has four homes in Surrey and West Sussex. Each home is set in a rural location and offers a comfortable homely environment for young males aged 13-18 years. We are looking for Residential Support Workers to join our team on a casual basis. This amazing opportunity will also allow you flexibility to work hours you can commit to with no contractual obligation.

We aim to help young people to develop insight into their experiences in order that they can move on from their often damaged traumatic past. We support them as they take steps to make sense of their lives by providing clear and safe boundaries and achievable goals. This includes positive reinforcement strategies such as reward charts and free time.

Central to our work is the need to provide a high level of nurturing which ensures all the basic needs of the young person are met to the highest standard. This includes providing a home that has a warm and friendly atmosphere where great emphasis is placed on building supportive relationships and positive attachments.

Duties and responsibilities:

• To ensure that a caring and motivating environment is provided for the young people that takes into account individual developmental needs and enables young people to reach their full potential
• To plan and prepare activities that meet the young people's needs and stimulates their learning and integration within the home.
• Keep well-informed of legislation, guidelines, policies to ensure the Children's Act, Children's homes regulations and the national minimum standards are met at all times. To be aware of all Ofsted guidance and information in regard to the home.
• To observe and assess young people's progress and keep accurate records of their achievements, behaviour and important events in their lives. To produce and keep up to date a life book for any young person for whom you have key working responsibilities.
• To work with local authorities/ placing authorities to ensure the care the young people receive is outstanding
• To establish and maintain positive working relationships with parents/carers in a way that supports young people's learning and development and values parental involvement where appropriate.
• To be flexible within working practices of the home e.g. To help, where needed, including undertaking domestic tasks within the home, which will include preparation of meals, cleaning, shopping etc.
• Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the philosophy behind the home is fulfilled.
• To keep clear and legible records regarding the young people. To ensure that entries in records are legible, clearly expressed, non-stigmatising and distinguished as far as possible between fact, opinion and third-party information

Essential skills:

• The ideal candidate would have previous experience of working with teenage boys or challenging behaviour and have a willingness to further develop their skills.
• You must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Due to the rural location of our services public transport would not be a viable option
• Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
• You would need to be willing to engage the young people in a wide range of activities and support them through their time at Apple Orchard; guiding them towards Independence and Adulthood.
• You will need to be flexible with your working hours and be able to work a mixture of days, evenings and weekends. This role requires shift work although you will have every other weekend off
• You must be able to challenge unacceptable behaviour, provide firm boundaries and provide care which meets the needs of the individual
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• To follow delegated tasks and handovers.
• Be able to maintain policies and procedures
• Can communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Have the ability to engage and listen

Apple Orchard is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: £12.55 per hour

Work Location: In person

Residential Support Worker

Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Contract: Part-Time, permanent

Starting Salary:

• Base salary: of £20,950.80 pro rata (£7,929.36 FTE) per annum with the potential to earn up to 2,630.80 with sleep in shifts
• Salary after probation: Base salary of 1,824.40 pro rata ( 9,088.80 FTE) per annum with the potential to earn up to 3,504.40 with sleep in shifts

Specific Hours: 30 hours per week - shift pattern

About Us:

Apple Orchard operates five residential homes across Surrey and West Sussex, set in peaceful rural surroundings. We provide nurturing, therapeutic homes for boys aged 12–18, many of whom have experienced significant trauma or disruption in their early lives. You'll help young people heal, grow, and reach their potential. You'll be part of a team that celebrates small wins, values individual contributions, and provides a safe, caring environment for everyone – including staff.

We're looking for compassionate, resilient and enthusiastic individuals to join our dedicated team of Residential Childcare Support Workers. Whether you're experienced or new to the role, if you're passionate about helping young people thrive, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

As a Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in the daily life of the young people we care for. You'll:

• Provide a safe, nurturing, and supportive home environment
• Plan and lead engaging activities to promote development and confidence
• Build trusting, stable relationships with young people, guiding them toward independence
• Keep clear and accurate records of behaviour, progress, and achievements
• Collaborate with local authorities and external professionals to ensure excellent standards of care
• Work as part of a committed, energetic team – supporting each other and contributing to a positive home culture

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

• A passion for making a positive impact on young lives
• Experience working with teenagers or challenging behaviours (preferred)
• Flexibility to work varied shifts (including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins)
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential due to rural locations)

Desirable:

• Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent – or be willing to work towards a required qualification
• Ability to manage behaviour with calmness and empathy
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal
• A team player with a good sense of humour and emotional resilience
• Ability to follow procedures, write reports, and contribute to care plans

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and sleep-in allowances (£35 per ni t, typically one per week)
• Every other weekend off
• Fully funded qualifications and professional development
• Clear promotion pathways and career progression
• Company pension
• Access to employee discount and wellbeing programmes

Apple Orchard is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 0,950.80- 3,504.40 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person

Residential Childcare Support Worker

Location: Carlisle

Contract Type: Part-time, permanent

Specific Hours: 20 hours per week - shift pattern

Unqualified Basic Salary: £13,228.80 pro rata £7,781.80 FTE) per annum with a potential to earn up to 6,486.08 with sleep in shifts

Qualified Basic Salary: 3,676 pro rata ( 8,719.60 FTE) per annum with a potential to earn up to 6,933.28 with sleep in shifts.

(Qualified Care Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare)

North Lakes Children's Services is a well-established local provider of residential care and education for boys aged 6-18. We improve the resilience, self-esteem and abilities of all the young people we work with.

As a Residential Support Worker there is a high expectation placed on you to be "strong, committed and passionate" about your role. The young people are at the centre of everything we do - both for and with them. You are a role model, a listening ear, a warm and approachable person and potentially someone who could inspire and make a massive and significant impact on a young person's life, their choices, who they are and who they can be You need to promote, support and facilitate the creation of "happy memories" and have fun with them to do so.

We are currently seeking permanent Support Workers to join our team who have a warm and approachable manner, and feel they can make a significant impact on a young person's life in how they recover from early life experiences.

Main Duties

In each home we have detailed shift planners/diaries/handover documents that will outline the specific daily duties and tasks that you will be required to complete, these will be specific to whether it is term-time (school days) or during holiday periods as some of the tasks will differ. The following is a summary of some of your duties during term-time

• Supporting all of the boys daily routines, including getting them up, promoting personal hygiene routines, meals, either school runs or activities
• Supporting room cleans/developing of life skills/independence, promoting socialisation and supporting bed-time routines
• Attending medical/other appointments
• Supporting the plans on the activity planners
• Completion of day sheets for the boys and working with them on their targets
• Completing handover documents/ tasks
• Completion of all daily paperwork
• Completing budgeting requirements
• Completion of daily room checks and daily housecleaning tasks
• Complete any food/other shopping needs, including meal preparation and kitchen hygiene/laundry duties
• Completion of any specific checks such as COSHH, Fire Checks/Car checks
• Liaising and building appropriate relationships with the families, working to find out about special dates for boys and ensuring these are noted/marked, sorting and planning family time contacts

As well as completing the daily tasks, your role will also include being a Keyworker. This should be a privileged role for you with our boys, try to think out of the box and do that little bit extra to help create special occasions and opportunities for them, build strong bonds, show and display warmth, empathy and genuine care.

All Applicants must have:

• Flexibility in your availability is a must as the role will involve sleep in nights and shift work of 14 hours – typically 2 full days on, 2 days off. Rotating start times of 08:00, 12:00, 14:00
• Have an understanding of the issues that face young people in care
• Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent – or be willing to work towards a required qualification
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Be willing to learn
• Be able to work well as part of a small team
• Be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. Your DBS check shall be paid for by ourselves
• Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work would be advantageous.
• Have a full, clean UK driving licence and be able to cover at other Residential Homes as and when needed.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join an established Children's service who will offer you:

• A sleep-in allowance of £62. per night- potential extra earning of up to
• Up to 6 week's holiday per year
• A rota pattern of 2 days on, 2 days off, with staggered start times ranging from 8am, 12noon or 2pm (i.e. 8am-10pm, 12pm-10pm or 2pm-10pm)
• All meals on duty are provided
• Company pension
• Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme
• Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision
• Comprehensive training programme, followed by a comprehensive and ongoing CPD Programme
• Access to qualifications (Including Diploma 3/Diploma 5)
• Promotion opportunities
• Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, access to therapeutic support

North Lakes Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 6,933.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person

• Provide remote support and guidance to parents and childcare providers via digital channels.
• Facilitate online workshops and webinars on childcare topics.
• Manage and moderate online support forums.
• Conduct virtual consultations and needs assessments.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base of childcare resources and policies.
• Liaise with internal experts and external organisations.
• Document client interactions and resolutions accurately.
• Promote best practices in child development and early years education.
• Troubleshoot and resolve user queries effectively and efficiently.

• Degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Proven experience in childcare, family support, or a related advisory role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adapted for remote interaction.
• Proficiency with video conferencing, chat, and CRM software.
• Strong understanding of child development principles and early years frameworks.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• High level of empathy, patience, and professionalism.

• Providing comprehensive support and guidance to parents regarding childcare options, platform usage, and safety protocols.
• Assisting childcare providers with onboarding processes, profile management, and best practice implementation.
• Responding promptly and professionally to inquiries received via email, chat, and phone.
• Mediating and resolving any issues or disputes that may arise between parents and childcare providers.
• Monitoring user feedback and identifying areas for service improvement.
• Conducting background checks and verifying credentials for childcare providers, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Educating users on platform features, policies, and safety guidelines.
• Maintaining accurate records of customer interactions and support activities.
• Collaborating with the internal team to develop resources and FAQs for users.
• Advocating for child safety and well-being in all interactions and decisions.

• Serve as the first point of contact for families seeking childcare information and support.
• Assess family needs and provide tailored recommendations for childcare services.
• Guide families through the registration and application process.
• Maintain and update a comprehensive database of registered childcare providers.
• Verify and ensure the accuracy of provider credentials and compliance documents.
• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries via various communication channels.
• Facilitate effective communication between families and childcare providers.
• Assist in resolving client issues and concerns with empathy and efficiency.
• Contribute to team efforts to enhance service quality and develop support resources.
• Adhere to all data protection and confidentiality protocols.
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve departmental goals.

• Proven experience in customer service, administration, or a related field, preferably within childcare or family support services.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using CRM systems, database software, and standard office applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain productivity in a remote setting.
• A genuine passion for supporting families and children's welfare.
• Familiarity with UK childcare frameworks and regulations is a plus.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• A reliable internet connection and a dedicated workspace conducive to remote work.

Residential Childcare Support Worker

Location: Capernwray, Carnforth

Contract: Full time, permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: Basic salary of £25,563.20 with the potential to earn up to £32,283.20 with sleep in shifts.

We are looking for dynamic and inspirational Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our already established Residential Team at Bayview. You'll be working in one of our fam.

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Residential Childcare Support Worker

Location: Lancaster

Contract: Full time, permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: Basic salary of £25,563.20 with the potential to earn up to £32,283.20 with sleep in shifts.

We are looking for dynamic and inspirational Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our already established Residential Team at Bayview. You'll be working in one of our family feel chil.

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