Residential Children’s Worker — Growth & Company Car

Confidential; Ashington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Company car

Progression opportunities

Paid enrolment onto Level 3

Job summary

Confidential is recruiting a Residential Children's Worker in Northumberland on a permanent basis. You will join a supportive team helping children with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties in a children's home.

The role is 40 hours per week plus sleep-ins, with pay between £12.50 and £13.50 per hour. Previous experience is not essential; strong commitment to safeguarding and professional development is required.

Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to work in a children’s residential setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
• Ability to work as part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Provide support using a person centred approach.
• Help children maintain and develop relationships with friends and family.
• Encourage children to participate in local clubs or day centres.
• Support children in all aspects of daily living.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any concerns.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development.
• Cover other homes when required.
• Liaise with parents, carers and other professionals.

Skills

Person-centred approach

Safeguarding

Communication with families

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Confidential is recruiting a Residential Children's Worker in Northumberland on a permanent basis. You will join a supportive team helping children with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties in a children's home.

The role is 40 hours per week plus sleep-ins, with pay between £12.50 and £13.50 per hour. Previous experience is not essential; strong commitment to safeguarding and professional development is required.