Residential Youth Support Worker – South Shields

Ar Curam Ltd; South Shields; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Ar Curam Ltd in South Shields is recruiting for positions in a residential home for children aged 8–17. Permanent day and night shifts, plus bank support, are available.

The role focuses on safeguarding, life skills coaching, and creating a warm, homely environment while supporting young people to reach their potential. Applicants should be passionate, empathetic, and able to build nurturing relationships, with good IT literacy for recording and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience with safeguarding and supporting vulnerable children is preferred.
• Good IT literacy for recording and reporting duties.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the rights of children and young people in care.
• Teach life skills and coping strategies to build confidence and resilience.
• Accompany youths to and from education and facilitate family time.
• Complete and monitor relevant care paperwork and records.
• Assist with daily household tasks and engage youths in local activities.

Skills

IT literacy

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Ar Curam Ltd in South Shields is recruiting for positions in a residential home for children aged 8–17. Permanent day and night shifts, plus bank support, are available.

The role focuses on safeguarding, life skills coaching, and creating a warm, homely environment while supporting young people to reach their potential. Applicants should be passionate, empathetic, and able to build nurturing relationships, with good IT literacy for recording and reporting.