Do you want a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference in a child s life? Lily Residential Services is looking for passionate, caring and committed Residential Childcare Workers to join our supportive teams in our children s homes in Weymouth. You will be supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). At Lily, our homes are more than just places to live, they are safe, nurturing environments where children are supported to grow, heal and thrive. We offer consistent rotas, excellent support, and the opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with young people. Role: Residential Childcare Worker
Location: Weymouth
Hours: 39 hours per week, including an average of 2.33 sleep-ins per week (calculated over a rota)
Salary: £31,382 £31,990.40 per annum (inclusive of sleep-in payments) Additional pay: Higher sleep-in rates for any additional sleep-ins above the rota d amount 10% uplift on hourly rate for overtime worked within a set period Terms & Conditions apply What We Offer Paid training and ongoing professional development Supportive management and a strong team culture Opportunities to progress within a values-led organisation About You We re looking for people who: Hold a full UK driving licence (essential) Have experience in care or working with children (essential) Are compassionate, resilient and emotionally aware Are able to work long days and sleep-ins Are motivated to positively impact the lives of vulnerable young people The Role As a Residential Childcare Worker, you will: Provide high-quality day-to-day care and emotional support Build trusting, positive relationships with children and young people Support routines, education, activities and life-skills development Work collaboratively as part of a team to create a safe, structured and nurturing home Uphold Lily Residential Services core values of Respect, Responsibility, Recognition and Co-production Why Join Lily Residential Services? At Lily, we believe great care starts with great people. We value our staff, recognise their commitment and support them to do their best work. If you are passionate about helping young people feel safe, valued and hopeful about their future, we would love to hear from you. Benefits Day off for your birthday (after probation) 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 32 days with service Additional leave and cash bonuses at 3, 5, 10, 15 and 20 years service Employee recognition scheme and monthly gift cards via Reward Panda Bupa Health Cash Plan, including dental, optical, prescriptions and therapies Includes 6 therapy sessions per year (after probation) Bupa Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) (after probation) Free flu, COVID and Hep B vaccinations (after probation) Company-paid eye tests for VDU users (after probation) Two team days per year (team-building activities such as paintballing, paddleboarding, pottery and walking) Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave Company sick pay (after probation) Food and drink provided while on shift with young people Company-paid Blue Light Card (after probation) Employee referral programme Company-funded apprenticeships: Level 3, Level 4 or Level 5 (subject to eligibility and role) Apply Today Join Lily Residential Services and be part of a team that truly makes a difference, every single day.
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