Senior Residential Childcare Officer

Senior Residential Childcare Officer – Days and Sleep-ins

Minimum level 3 in Children’s Residential Care is required

Driver’s with their own car is desirable but not essential

Gateshead

£14.60 per hour

37.5 hours per week and alternate weekends, 1 sleep in per week

Rota’s are published 4 weeks in advance

Senior Residential Childcare Worker

We’re looking for a passionate, reliable and values-driven Senior to join our Team in and around Gateshead. You’ll lead shifts, safeguard young people and inspire both children and colleagues every day.

What’s on Offer?

• Paid mandatory and ongoing career development training
• Free on-site parking
• All drinks/hot drinks included
• Evening meals included
• Additional payments on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day
• Genuine progression opportunities
• Chances to spin our WOW‑Wheel!
• Flexibility around family commitments
• Refer-a-friend bonus!
• Loyalty bonuses.
• Exceptional support from a company genuinely focused on changing people’s lives

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coordinate shift staff, acting as first point of contact for concerns and decisions
• Safeguard children in line with the Children Act 1989 & 2004 — responding to disclosures, managing risks and liaising with social workers, police and other professionals
• Provide warm, consistent day‑to‑day care that supports emotional, behavioural and developmental needs
• Mentor staff and guide new starters through challenging situations
• Attend reviews, planning meetings and contribute to professional discussions
• Help create a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive

What We’re Looking For

• Strong leadership, decision‑making and communication skills
• Solid safeguarding knowledge and experience in residential childcare
• Understanding of trauma, child development and relevant legislation
• A calm, resilient and solution‑focused approach under pressure
• A genuine team player with warmth, integrity and enthusiasm
• Someone who sees residential care as a vocation, not just a job

Our Senior Residential Childcare Officer’s aid with all aspects of care inclusive of social, recreational, physical, and psychological needs of the service user. You will be required to enable Service Users to lead fulfilling lives based upon their personal support needs. You will work to high standards set internally and externally. doing all you can to make sure that the children we support.

Apply now if you want to make a difference as a Senior Residential Childcare Officer.