Residential Childcare Support Worker

Your Role: In this Residential Support Worker job in County Durham, you’ll be part of a dedicated team at a newly established children’s home near Bishop Auckland, where you’ll help support young people with complex health needs, including physical and learning challenges. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing care and support tailored to each child’s needs.

• Assisting with daily activities, personal care, and health management.

• Creating a safe and nurturing environment that fosters growth and learning.

• Supporting children with life skills, emotional development, and behaviour management.

• Working collaboratively with other professionals to deliver high-quality care.

• Previous experience in a residential or care setting working with children is essential

• Qualified to Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent, or willing to work towards.

• Flexibility to undertake sleep-in duties as needed.

• A passion for delivering positive outcomes for young people.

• Salary: £26K – £30K per annum plus additional hours when available & Sleep in’s.

• Hours: Full-Time (40 hours per week) or Part-Time positions available

• Working Hours: Must be flexible to work a variety of different shift patterns

• Contract: Permanent

• Additional perks include a Pension Scheme, Health Care Plan, Blue Light Card, Free Online GP Service, Life Assurance, Free DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), Flexible pay day scheme, and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.