Children's Residential Support Worker – Flexible Shifts

We are care ltd.; Hexham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair pay

Holiday pay included

Biweekly pay

Workplace pension

Job summary

We are care ltd. is seeking a dedicated Children’s Residential Support Worker in Hexham. The role provides therapeutic placements for young people, with 2:1 support focus and flexible shifts including waking nights and occasional sleep-ins.

You will engage in outdoor activities as part of a specialist team. Candidates with trauma experience and enhanced DBS are encouraged to apply, with training and progression opportunities within a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in children's residential care, including trauma or crisis behaviours.
• Up-to-date mandatory training; Level 3 in Children's Residential Care is a plus.
• Right to work in the UK and enhanced DBS in children's barred list (or willing to apply).

Responsibilities

• Support young people with complex trauma, EBD or learning disabilities, usually 2:1.
• Work flexible shifts around availability, including waking nights; daytime accommodation often provided.
• Engage in active, outdoor days with a specialist team; sleep-ins paid and block bookings available.

Skills

Experience in children's residential

Trauma/crisis behaviour handling

Flexible shifts availability

Right to work in the UK

Education

Level 3 in Children's Residential Care (a plus)

Job description

We are care ltd. is seeking a dedicated Children’s Residential Support Worker in Hexham. The role provides therapeutic placements for young people, with 2:1 support focus and flexible shifts including waking nights and occasional sleep-ins.

You will engage in outdoor activities as part of a specialist team. Candidates with trauma experience and enhanced DBS are encouraged to apply, with training and progression opportunities within a supportive setting.