Senior Resource Centre Worker

North Yorkshire Council; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Northallerton seeks a dedicated individual for a leadership role in a children's resource center. You will support children with complex disabilities and work alongside families and professionals to promote wellbeing. Experience in residential childcare and a relevant diploma are essential. The position offers generous leave, a pension scheme, and additional wellbeing support.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Fitness Discounts

Lifestyle Savings

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience working in a residential childcare setting.
• Sound knowledge of children's diverse needs.
• Ability to work with families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a dedicated team of Resource Centre Workers.
• Contribute to the physical and emotional care of children.
• Work in partnership with families to meet children's needs.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of safeguarding policies

Behaviour management strategies

Education

Diploma level 3 for Residential Childcare or working towards it

Job description

Join us at Morton on Swale Children’s Resource Centre as we empower and support children and young people with complex disabilities and health care needs and inspire them to reach their full potential.

About the role

You will work closely with families and other professionals to ensure that you have sound knowledge of the children you are caring for and are able to meet their diverse range of needs, interests and backgrounds. As a team, we focus on the strengths and positive attributes of the children to encourage the growth of self-esteem and empowerment and support them to develop to their full potential. Join us as we strive to provide high quality services to support children and young people with disabilities and their families.

This exciting post involves day to day leadership and support of a dedicated team of Resource Centre Workers whilst on shift (including weekends and bank holidays). In addition, the role includes contributing to all aspects of the physical and emotional care of children and young people, whilst working in partnership with their family and other professionals. The ideal applicant will hold a diploma level 3 for Residential Childcare or be working towards it and will have experience of working in a residential childcare setting. You will have a good level of knowledge surrounding safeguarding policies, Ofsted requirements and behaviour management strategies.

About you

This exciting post involves day to day leadership and support of a dedicated team of Resource Centre Workers whilst on shift (including weekends and bank holidays). In addition, the role includes contributing to all aspects of the physical and emotional care of children and young people, whilst working in partnership with their family and other professionals.

The ideal applicant will hold a diploma level 3 for Residential Childcare or be working towards it and will have experience of working in a residential childcare setting. You will have a good level of knowledge surrounding safeguarding policies, Ofsted requirements and behaviour management strategies.

Why Join Us?

• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days of holiday (pro-rata), increasing to 34 days after 5 years’ service – plus public holidays.
• Pension Scheme: Save for your future with our generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Fitness Discounts: Discounted Gym memberships at various gyms across the county.
• Lifestyle Savings: Enjoy a wide range of discounts at hundreds of popular high-street and online retailers.
• And more: Flexible working arrangements, additional wellbeing support, employee assistance, and development opportunities.

This is a great opportunity for an inspiring, passionate and innovative individual to truly make a difference.

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Zoe Allen, Registered Manager, via email [e-mail]

Key dates:

Closing Date: Sunday 28th September 2025

Interview Date: Friday 3rd October 2025

To apply please note: please click the Apply Now link below.