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Childrens Residential Support Worker

Company
Location
Trimdon Colliery, United Kingdom
Posted At
6/30/2025
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Description
Location

Durham

Contract

Full Time

Role Type

Permanent

Working hours per week

40

Salary

£12.36 - £12.00

Closing Date

Thursday 31 July 2025

We DO NOT offer Work Sponsorship

£30 sleep in payment per mandatory sleep in shift

Plus, an additional overtime pay of 1.25x your hourly rate.

Hours: 40 hours per week on a rotational basis (rota provided 4 weeks in advance)

Shift Patterns: 2 – 3 shifts per week with sleep in

Are you a dedicated, compassionate person looking for an exciting new career within Residential Care? Are you a caring individual with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? Are you wanting to join a supportive team in a career you can grow in? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are looking for Residential Care workers to join one of our Homes in the North East who can establish meaningful relationships creating a positive, warm, and rewarding environment. We need somebody who can provide a supportive role in the lives of young people, able to give advice, assistance and support in order to help empower young them in addressing past and present difficulties.

The nature of the work is dynamic and diverse, with each day presenting new and unique tasks – no two days are the same! From organising activities to 1:1 support to attending off site activities there is no telling what each day would bring. As a Residential Care Worker, you'll need to be adaptable, flexible and a pro at reading situations to guide our young people towards making positive choices.

Key Responsibilities Include

Providing emotional support during challenging times

Fostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potential

Offering support in the educational pursuits of young individuals

Maintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager.

Empowering young people to actively participate in decision-making about their lives and future

Acting as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion

Encouraging community engagement, attending off-site activities, and expanding their personal social networks

Meeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning shopping etc.)

Qualifications/Experience/Requirements

Minimum age requirement: 21 years old

Full UK driving license preferable (but not essential)

No prior experience necessary, only a commitment and passion for working with young people

Attendance at a 2-week training program required

Must have availability for sleep-in shifts

Benefits

£30 additional payment per sleep-in shift

Enhanced DBS covered

Comprehensive induction and training provided

2-3 shifts per week for an excellent work/life balance

Rota provided 4 weeks in advance

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join our dedicated team. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling career journey with us!

Job Description

Residential_Support_Worker_Generic_NE_Yorks_E_W.pdf
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