Residential Support Worker – Night/Weekend Enhanced Pay

Northumberland County Council; Bedlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix House Children’s Home, Bedlington, is seeking a Residential Support Worker to join Northumberland County Council. This permanent, full-time role offers a Band 5 salary of £29,542–£32,046, with enhancements for evenings and weekends, and a shift pattern including early and late shifts.

Applicants will need a good general education and DBS disclosure, with support to complete Diploma Level 3 in Residential Child Care.

Qualifications

• A good general education is required.
• Willing and able to undertake relevant training.
• Must be able to undergo Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to up to three young people aged 9–15 in a residential setting.
• Work a shift pattern including early/late shifts with some sleeping-in duties.
• Support young people to meet emotional, social and educational needs.

Education

Diploma Level 3 in Residential Child Care

Job description

Phoenix House Children’s Home, Bedlington, is seeking a Residential Support Worker to join Northumberland County Council. This permanent, full-time role offers a Band 5 salary of £29,542–£32,046, with enhancements for evenings and weekends, and a shift pattern including early and late shifts.

Applicants will need a good general education and DBS disclosure, with support to complete Diploma Level 3 in Residential Child Care.