Live-In Children’s Support Worker – Plymouth

Role Overview

As a Live-In Children’s Support Worker, your role is to provide consistent, high-quality care and support to a child within their own home. You may be working on a 1:1 basis or as part of a 2:1 package depending on the individual care plan. Your presence helps create stability, trust, and a safe environment where the child can thrive.

What the Role Involves

• Being the main point of support for the child during your shifts

• Supporting daily routines including mealtimes, bedtime, and school runs (if required)

• Providing personal care (where required)

• Assisting with medication management (if trained/authorised)

• Encouraging independence, engagement, and social development

• Building positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries

• Following the child’s care plan and family guidance at all times

• Maintaining clear communication with the office and other carers

• Recording shift notes, incidents, and updates accurately

Children You May Work With

• Children with complex needs, health conditions, or behavioural challenges

• Children who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect

• Children with neurodiverse conditions such as autism, ADHD, or learning disabilities

• Every package is unique  you’ll always be fully briefed before starting

Shift Patterns

• Typical rota: 24 hours on / 24 hours off

• Or several days on followed by several days off

• Rotas are agreed in advance to ensure consistency for the child and balance for you

The Support You’ll Receive

• Full handover and care plan before starting with each child

• Ongoing guidance from the office team and regular check-ins

• Additional training to build your confidence and skills

• Where a 2:1 package is in place, you’ll work closely with another carer to share responsibilities

Qualities You’ll Need

• Reliability & commitment – children need carers they can depend on

• Patience & calmness – essential when managing challenging behaviour

• Resilience – coping with emotionally tough situations while staying professional

• Empathy & compassion – understanding and responding with care

• Good boundaries – being supportive while maintaining professionalism

• Flexibility – adapting to changing routines and unexpected challenges

• Strong communication – keeping families and colleagues in the loop

• Problem-solving mindset – thinking on your feet when issues arise

• Team player attitude – vital in 2:1 packages

• Positive energy & encouragement – helping children feel safe, supported, and motivated

What We’ll Ask From You

• Experience working with children (essential)

• Previous experience with complex needs or additional needs (preferred but training provided)

• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential)

• Willingness to complete mandatory training and ongoing professional development

• Clear DBS check (provided free of charge)

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📢 Final Note from Our Registered Manager:
“At Bay Care, we know how important it is for children to feel safe, supported, and understood in their placements. Live-in care is a unique opportunity to build trust and stability for children who may have faced difficult starts in life. It takes dedication, patience, and compassion — but the rewards are incredible. We’ll be with you every step of the way.”

 

— Chloe Stark, Registered Manager