Residential Child Care Worker

Residential Child Care Worker – Pebbles Care

Join to apply for the Residential Child Care Worker role at Pebbles Care.

This role offers a base pay range of £34,719.00 to £36,248.00 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience. Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.

• Provide 24/7 support to children and young people aged 8–18, working one‑to‑one or two‑to‑one in a full‑time role averaging 56.4 hours per week, including sleep hours.
• Assist with daily living activities such as driving, food preparation, household chores, and planning outings and holidays.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, attend induction and ongoing training, and obtain a Level 3 SVQ/NVQ qualification in Residential Child Care (funded by the company).
• Support other homes in the same geographical area as required.

• Salary pro rata, depending on experience.
• Full‑time rota: one day on (24 hours, including sleepover) and two days off (48 hours).
• Average weekly hours including sleepovers: 56.4.
• 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum (pro rata for part‑time).
• Cash‑back health‑care plan, pension scheme, Blue Light Card, free meals on shift, and other benefits.
• Career review after induction, training, and minimum qualifications.

• Dedication to safeguarding children.
• Desire to obtain further qualifications and personal development.
• Confident, resilient, kind and supportive nature.
• Patience and ability to build non‑judgemental relationships.
• Good communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft applications.
• Valid full UK manual driving licence.

• Up to 12 months experience with children or young adults (more than 12 months may qualify for higher salary levels).
• Working towards or desire to obtain SCQF Level 7 or Level 3 Diploma relevant to residential workforce.
• Familiarity with Codes of Practice and regulatory bodies.
• Existing PVG/DBS certificate.

Please complete our online application form. If you would like to discuss the role further, email

Shortlisting will be ongoing; the recruitment campaign may end early if a suitable candidate is found.