Will 2025 be the year you take the time to invest in your career?

Are you looking to begin or resume a career in Residential Child Care?

At Pebbles Care, we believe investing in our people from the beginning is critical to building a solid and supportive team. Pebbles applies value-based recruitment principles, where all successful candidates will be asked to complete a short assessment before their interview. This assessment allows us to tailor your interview experience to your unique skills and experiences, creating a more personalised and engaging experience for you. The evaluation also serves as the foundation for your development plan, which your manager will support in creating for you once you join your new team.

 We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and achieve their career goals. Investing in your career with Pebbles Care will make you part of a supportive and collaborative team that values your growth and development.

What we offer you

• A salary of £33,727.20 to £34,460.40 per annum and the opportunity to progress and gain qualifications. 
• Full-time roles operate on a rota pattern of one day on (24 hours, including sleepover) and two days off. Sleepover shifts are paid at the same rate as waking hours, so there is no confusion between sleep rates and normal rates of pay.
• Your average working hours, including sleepovers, are 56.4 hours per week. If you require flexibility, we may have part-time and zero-hour contracts available.
• You will receive 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum (this will be pro-rata for part-time contracts)
• Our Learning and Development team can support you to receive 100% funding for your Level 3 SVQ /NVQ qualification in Residential Child Care.
• Upon completing your induction, training, and minimum qualifications, you will receive a career review.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme (Scottish Widows)
• A cash-back health care plan via Medicash allows you to claim dental and optical treatments, discounted gym memberships, 24/7 access to a GP, free counselling, and much more.
• Blue Light Card – for store discounts
• An employee referral scheme of £400 for every successful referral.

What sets Pebbles apart from other care providers?

• Our mission is to continue to lead the way in offering bespoke therapeutic care and education to vulnerable young people.
• Pebbles has 50 beautiful homes and two established schools across North England and Scotland for children and young people.
• We specialise in providing residential child care for vulnerable young people between the ages of 8 and 18.
• We have innovative plans for growth in 2025 and beyond.
• We have a wealth of skills and knowledge to share with you, as well as 21 years of experience supporting young people to unlock brighter futures.
• You will receive your total pay rate for rest breaks with, the optional overtime, when available.
• Pebbles has excellent employee benefits and discounts that support your health and well-being.

Additional benefits and rewards

• You will attend an in-depth induction and receive training, including a detailed introduction to therapeutic parenting.
• +Proactive  training (our new therapeutic intervention training) is an in-depth new approach that was introduced to Pebbles in 2024.
• Instant access to our employee portal, intranet page and quarterly newsletters
• If relevant and essential for your role, we will cover the cost of updating your disclosure certificate and professional membership fees.

Essential qualities that we look for include: 

• Highly responsible and accountable when it comes to safeguarding children and young people.
• A keen interest in pursuing relevant childcare qualifications and training.
• Resilient and confident when facing challenging situations.
• You must hold a full, valid, manualUK driver's licence 
• A nurturing and caring nature
• Patience allows you to form non-judgemental relationships.
• An active and supportive listener
• A creative ability to have fun and learn new skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient IT skills and experience in using Microsoft packages. 

Desirable Qualities include:

• Up to 12 months experience working with children or young adults. (If you have more than 12 months experience, then our grade two and three level salaries may apply)
• Working towards, or a desire to obtain, SCQF Level 7 or Level 3 Diploma relevant to Children and Young People's Residential workforce (funding may be available)
• Familiar with the Codes of Practice set out by regulatory bodies.
• An existing PVG / DBS certificate

Are you ready to join our family?

Apply today and take the first step towards your future!