Children's Residential Care Officer/Complex Needs (Alan Shearer Centre)
Salary: £15.04 per hour
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne (Alan Shearer Children’s Residential)
Hours: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent.
Please note: We currently do not offer international visa sponsorship.
Make a real difference at the Alan Shearer Centre
The Alan Shearer Centre is a renowned specialist disability provision, dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We are now expanding our expertise to open a brand-new residential home for up to three children with complex needs, offering a safe, nurturing and family-style environment where each child can flourish, grow in independence and enjoy life-enriching opportunities.
We are looking for compassionate and resilient Residential Care Officers to join our dedicated team and help shape this exciting new service. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of children who need specialist care and support.
Your role
- Provide day-to-day care, encouragement and support for children with complex needs.
- Help children develop confidence, life skills and social abilities in a stimulating, safe environment.
- Deliver personalised care plans alongside our specialist multi-disciplinary team.
- Create fun and meaningful experiences, both at home and in the wider community.
- Support children with personal care in a dignified, respectful way.
- Ensure a homely, safe environment that meets all care and regulatory standards.
About You
- A genuine commitment to improving the lives of children with complex needs.
- Experience of supporting children or young people with disabilities.
- Patience, resilience and excellent communication skills.
- A positive team player, flexible for shift work including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
Our Additional Benefits Include
- Christmas bank holidays paid at double time
- 27 days annual leave, including a day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays
- Ability to buy and sell annual leave
- Enhanced company sick pay scheme
- Enhanced employer pension contributions
- Savings scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Tech scheme
- Staff counselling service
- Blue Light discount
- Charity Workers’ discount
- Free life assurance
- On demand pay
- Earn money and rewards with the Care Friends App
- Real Living Wage Employer (minimum £13.45 per hour)
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- Sleep in allowance of £80 (role dependant)
Join us and be part of something new, helping children with complex needs to live full and meaningful lives at the Alan Shearer Centre.
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St Cuthbert's Care is an exceptional employer, dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for both staff and the children they care for. With a strong emphasis on employee development and a collaborative work culture, team members are encouraged to grow their skills while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children with complex needs. Located in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, the Alan Shearer Centre offers a unique opportunity to be part of a compassionate team that values every individual's contribution.
