Support Worker

CareTech; Trimdon Colliery; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care organization in Trimdon Colliery is seeking Residential Care Workers to create a positive environment for young people. Responsibilities include providing emotional support, fostering ambition, and assisting with educational pursuits. Candidates need to be at least 21 years old and complete a 2-week training. The role offers £12.36 per hour with additional benefits for sleep-in shifts and overtime pay.

Benefits

£30 sleep-in payment per shift

Overtime pay of 1.25x hourly rate

Enhanced DBS covered

Comprehensive induction and training

Good work/life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement: 21 years old.
• No prior experience necessary, only commitment and passion for working with young people.
• Must attend a 2-week training program.

Responsibilities

• Providing emotional support during challenging times.
• Fostering ambition in young people.
• Maintaining accurate records for planning meetings.

Skills

Emotional support

Assisting young people

Community engagement

Job description

Overview

CareTech Trimdon Colliery, United Kingdom

Location: Durham, United Kingdom

Hours: 40 hours per week on a rotational basis (rota provided 4 weeks in advance)

Shift patterns: 2–3 shifts per week with sleep-in

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £12.36 per hour

We are looking for Residential Care workers to join one of our Homes in the North East who can establish meaningful relationships creating a positive, warm, and rewarding environment. We need somebody who can provide a supportive role in the lives of young people, able to give advice, assistance and support in order to help empower young people in addressing past and present difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Providing emotional support during challenging times


• Fostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potential


• Offering support in the educational pursuits of young individuals


• Maintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager


• Empowering young people to actively participate in decision-making about their lives and future


• Acting as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion


• Encouraging community engagement, attending off-site activities, and expanding their personal social networks


• Meeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning, shopping, etc.)

Qualifications/Experience/Requirements

• Minimum age requirement: 21 years old


• Full UK driving licence preferable (but not essential)


• No prior experience necessary, only a commitment and passion for working with young people


• Attendance at a 2-week training program required


• Must have availability for sleep-in shifts

Benefits

• £30 sleep-in payment per mandatory sleep-in shift


• Overtime pay of 1.25x hourly rate


• Enhanced DBS covered


• Comprehensive induction and training provided


• Rota provided 4 weeks in advance


• 2–3 shifts per week for a good work/life balance

We DO NOT offer Work Sponsorship

Closing Date: Tuesday 30 September 2025