Careers
Why join Bay View?
Working at Bay View is more than just a job – it’s about achieving extraordinary things every day. As part of the Polaris Community, we are dedicated to making a lasting difference in the lives of the young people we care for.
We know that significant change comes from a passionate team sharing the same vision: to see children follow their dreams and reach their full potential.
Bay View provides stability and high-quality care for young people aged 8-17 who have experienced emotional and behavioural difficulties. Based in Lancaster, we offer a therapeutic and nurturing environment where young people can experience happier times and work toward a brighter, more prosperous future.
Our multi-skilled teams support children with complex needs, focusing on nurturing both their emotional health and wellbeing, as well as their social and academic success.
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Become a Residential Support Worker
Up to £32,283.20 per annum (includes sleep in shifts) plus benefits
Positions available in Lancaster, Carnforth and Heysham.
At Bay View, our Residential Support Workers are the heart of our therapeutic community in Lancaster. You will provide a stable, nurturing presence for young people aged 8-17, helping them navigate daily life while overcoming past challenges. Your role is to build meaningful trust, manage the daily rhythm of the home, and act as a positive role model who empowers every child to reach their full potential.
We value resilience and empathy over previous experience. If you are a dedicated communicator who stays calm under pressure, we will provide the fully funded training and Level 3 qualifications you need to build a rewarding career. Joining Bayview means working within a supportive, professional team where your contribution directly helps a young person build a brighter, more prosperous future.
We have vacancies across our homes in Lancaster, Carnforth and Heysham. If you’re patient, empathetic, and ready to be part of a purposeful team, we’d love to hear from you.
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Role Spotlights
We are frequently looking for passionate individuals to join us in the following roles:
- Residential Childcare Worker: Be at the heart of the home, providing a safe and caring environment while acting as a positive role model.
- Shift Leader / Team Leader: Guide the daily rhythm of the home and support our workers in delivering the highest standards of care.
- Deputy & Registered Managers: Provide the leadership and vision that ensures our homes remain a sanctuary for the young people in our care.
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Staff feel supported by the acting manager and senior leaders. They receive regular supervision and are expected to participate in additional supervision and discussion… to promote staff’s development and understanding.
Ofsted, April 2026
Staff work hard to develop positive relationships with the children. Children told the inspector that the staff are the best thing about living in the home.
Ofsted, April 2026
[Staff] are amongst the strongest, most aspirational advocates for young people that I have ever worked with.
Social Worker Feedback, April 2026
Part of the Polaris Community
As one of the largest providers of children’s services and the very first provider of independent fostering in the UK, our community of services span the length and breadth of the whole of the UK.
We provide an extensive range of children’s services, which have grown and developed over our 30+ year history to ensure we can support children across a wide range of needs. By combining our community’s wide scale of services, as well as our local links, we’re transforming the future of children and children’s services.
The Polaris Community has a united commitment to measure and maximise our social value; defining it as ‘The positive emotional, environmental and economic impact we have on the Polaris community and wider society’. This includes opportunities we offer staff and our children and young people, but also how we work with suppliers, create job and training opportunities and our impact on the environment.
About Us
At Bay View Childcare, we provide specialist residential care for young people aged 6–18 who are experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties. Our focus is to create a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where young people feel valued, understood and able to move forward with confidence.
Our Approach
At Bay View Childcare, our approach is centred on providing safe, nurturing and supportive homes where every young person can feel valued, understood and able to thrive.
Our Homes
Bay View Childcare currently has five homes located across Lancashire, and are ideally located in rural areas which are close to large towns in order to provide both the seclusion and safety of a countryside location and the amenities of larger towns.