Empowering Residential Youth Support Worker

Brook Street Social Care; South Shields; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Rewarding role

Job summary

Brook Street Social Care in South Shields is seeking a caring Residential Support Worker to support children and young people in a residential setting. You will provide day-to-day care and work as a key worker to help with care planning.

The role requires experience with children and safeguarding, strong communication, flexibility and teamwork. We offer a supportive team, ongoing training, and opportunities for career progression in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive, flexible, and dependable approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support to children and young people.
• Promote positive outcomes, independence, and wellbeing.
• Act as a key worker and contribute to care planning.
• Build positive relationships with families and professionals.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people.
• Support with activities, appointments, education, and daily living tasks.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.

Skills

Experience with children and young

Safeguarding/child protection

Communication and teamwork

Positive, flexible, dependable

Education

Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People's Services

Job description

Brook Street Social Care in South Shields is seeking a caring Residential Support Worker to support children and young people in a residential setting. You will provide day-to-day care and work as a key worker to help with care planning.

The role requires experience with children and safeguarding, strong communication, flexibility and teamwork. We offer a supportive team, ongoing training, and opportunities for career progression in a rewarding environment.