Nighttime Residential Care Worker for Youth

Durham County Council; North East; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced shift payments

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking a Waking Nights Residential Worker to provide high-quality overnight care for children and young people aged 5–18 with various needs. You will work within a supportive team, following care plans, ensuring safety and promoting independence during night-time hours.

The role requires you to engage with families and professionals, attend supervised training, and participate in service development. DBS and safeguarding duties apply; salary is £27,274 per annum.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English at A-C or higher.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare preferred or willingness to complete.
• Experience working with children or young people (voluntary or professional).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each child’s needs.
• Promote safety, wellbeing, dignity and independence of children and young people.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, carers and professionals.
• Support children with personal care, health needs, communication and emotional wellbeing.
• Follow and contribute to individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Work with the Registered Manager and team to maintain high standards of care.
• Attend team meetings, supervision, training and service development activities.
• Create a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe and valued.

Skills

Experience with children

Child-centred approach

Emotional resilience

Education

GCSE Maths & English (A-C)

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Durham County Council is seeking a Waking Nights Residential Worker to provide high-quality overnight care for children and young people aged 5–18 with various needs. You will work within a supportive team, following care plans, ensuring safety and promoting independence during night-time hours.

The role requires you to engage with families and professionals, attend supervised training, and participate in service development. DBS and safeguarding duties apply; salary is £27,274 per annum.