Support Worker Children Residential Care

Brook Street; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A care-focused organization is hiring Support Workers for children in Hartlepool. This role involves supporting emotional and social needs and offers comprehensive training. Candidates should hold a full UK driving license and demonstrate emotional resilience and flexibility. The position offers full-time and part-time options with competitive salaries. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while developing a career in residential childcare.

Benefits

Full training and professional development opportunities

Structured induction with protected shadowing

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required for transporting children.
• Right to work in the UK and ability to pass safeguarding checks.
• Previous experience supporting children or families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day care according to children's care plans.
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
• Support children's education, recreation, and personal development.
• Implement behaviour management and therapeutic strategies.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Team player

Reliability

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Job description

Support Worker - Children (Residential Care)

Location: Hartlepool
Salary:

• Unqualified Grade: Full-time £24,454.04 | Part-time £16,523.00
• Qualified / Practitioner Grade (Level 3 Diploma): Full-time £26,070.20 | Part-time £17,615.00

Additional Pay

• Sleep-in shifts: £40 flat rate per night (extra for any hours woken)
• Time and a half for hours over 37 per week

About the Role

We are recruiting Support Workers - Children to join a dedicated, supportive team in a residential setting. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children who have experienced trauma or instability.

No prior residential care experience is required, as full training will be provided. Unqualified staff will be enrolled onto the Level 4 Children's Residential Childcare qualification. Qualified candidates already holding a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare are also encouraged to apply.

The role involves supporting children's physical, emotional, and social care needs, while working closely with colleagues, families, and external professionals. Staff will also transport children to school, appointments, and activities, including out-of-town trips.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day care according to children's care plans
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment
• Support children's education, recreation, and personal development
• Implement behaviour management and therapeutic strategies
• Contribute to safeguarding and protection of children
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Participate in reflective practice, team meetings, and professional development
• Work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (transporting children is a key part of the role)
• Right to work in the UK and ability to pass enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks
• Ability to work a shift-based rota
• Emotional resilience, reliability, and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Team player with integrity, flexibility, and commitment to child-centred care
• Physically able to meet the demands of the role
• Previous experience supporting children or families

Desirable

• Understanding of residential childcare
• NVQ Level 3 Children and Young People or Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare
• Recognised social work qualification
• Ability to engage effectively with children, families, and external agencies

Personal Qualities

We are looking for people who demonstrate:

• Emotional resilience and self-regulation
• Reliability and consistency
• Strong professional boundaries
• Reflectiveness and willingness to learn

Confidence working as part of a team

Genuine commitment to safeguarding and child-centred care

What We Offer

• Full training and professional development opportunities
• Structured induction with protected shadowing
• Regular debriefs and reflective supervision
• Supportive, values-driven team culture
• Access to external professional consultations
• Emphasis on staff wellbeing and a safe working environment

This is a chance to develop your career in residential childcare while making a meaningful impact on children's lives.