Relief Children's Residential Edge of Care Worker

North Yorkshire Council; Scarborough; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking resilient individuals for a relief childcare role, providing support to vulnerable young people aged 12 to 25. Candidates should be enthusiastic caregivers with a strong understanding of safeguarding. The role involves a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends. Comprehensive training will be provided to equip staff for their responsibilities, including engaging young people in activities and fulfilling professional duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children and young people in a childcare setting.
• Ability to engage with young people who may not use words.
• Understanding of adverse childhood experiences and trauma.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to children and young people.
• Engage children in sport and leisure activities.
• Participate in statutory meetings and fulfill record-keeping duties.

Skills

Effective communication

Understanding of safeguarding practice

Adaptability in communication

Passionate and enthusiastic

Job description

About the role

Within the No Wrong Door Service, we are looking for resilient, flexible, and motivated individuals who will work with older children and young people (approximately 12–18 and young adults up to 25). As part of your role, you will work directly providing care and support to children and young people which can include supporting children to access sport and leisure activities, engaging in education or visiting family and friends as well as fulfilling professional social care responsibilities including recording/report writing, safeguarding responsibilities, participating in statutory meetings and following Children’s Home regulations.

These roles are very rewarding, yet at times it may be challenging due to the adverse childhood experiences and early childhood trauma the children and young people we support have experienced. To fully support you with this you will participate in a comprehensive programme of induction and training which ensures new recruits feel able to grow and develop into the role in a safe and supportive way. This makes sure staff are ready to take on their roles in caring for children and young people.

About you

We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic, and highly skilled child focussed professionals with a positive approach and an understanding of safeguarding practice in a registered childcare setting.

You should be an effective communicator who can adapt the way you communicate to engage young people who may not use words to speak.

There is a variety of shifts around a 24-hour Monday to Sunday, this can include some sleep-in duties, evenings, weekends and bank holidays. With this being a relief contract, you will be able to choose shifts that fit in around your other commitments.

If you are passionate about supporting and improving the life, chances, and outcomes for some of North Yorkshire’s most vulnerable children and young people this is the role for you.

We welcome any interested applicants to contact Cerena Butterworth, Team Manager – No Wrong Door East via email at [e-mail]

Key dates

Closing date: Wednesday 24th September 2025

To apply please note the Apply Now link below.