Children’s Residential Care Officer/Complex Needs (Alan Shearer Residential)

Zwolle IT City; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + birthday day

Christmas bank holidays double time

Enhanced employer pension

Cycle to work scheme

Staff counselling service

Free life assurance

On demand pay

Real Living Wage (£13.45/hr)

Job summary

The Alan Shearer Centre is opening a new residential home for up to three children with complex needs in Newcastle. We are seeking compassionate Residential Care Officers to provide day-to-day care, support and personalised care plans with our multidisciplinary team.

You will help children build confidence, life skills and social abilities in a safe, homely environment, while meeting regulatory standards. Flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins are required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Disability experience

Patience

Resilience

Excellent communication

Team player

Flexible shifts

Job description

Children's Residential Care Officer/Complex Needs (Alan Shearer Residential)

Salary: £15.04 per hour

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Hours: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent. Expected hours: 24-37 hours per week

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 employer pension contributions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff counselling service
• 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.

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship.