Trauma-Informed Residential Caregiver (Flexible Shifts)

About Early Years Ltd.; Morpeth; Hybrid; GBP 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Care is seeking dedicated Residential Childcare Workers to join our team across Northumberland, providing emotional and practical support to vulnerable young people.

You will build trusting relationships, assist with daily routines, education, hobbies and life skills, and manage challenging behaviours with empathy while maintaining safeguarding standards. Shifts are flexible and DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a residential childcare or similar support setting is essential.
• Empathetic by nature with the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with children and professional teams.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check (or have one on the update service) and provide references.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with vulnerable young people.
• Assist with daily routines including education, hobbies and life skills.
• Manage challenging behaviours with empathy and de-escalation techniques.
• Maintain safeguarding standards at all times and ensure care quality.
• Keep accurate daily logs and reports.

Skills

Residential childcare experience

Empathy

Communication

DBS compliance readiness

Job description

Randstad Care is seeking dedicated Residential Childcare Workers to join our team across Northumberland, providing emotional and practical support to vulnerable young people.

You will build trusting relationships, assist with daily routines, education, hobbies and life skills, and manage challenging behaviours with empathy while maintaining safeguarding standards. Shifts are flexible and DBS checks are required.