Residential Childcare Support Worker

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Experienced Residential Support Worker / Care Practitioner Job Vacancy - Bishop Auckland, County Durham. Permanent, Full Time or Part-Time.

Location:

We are recruiting for Residential Support Worker jobs across County Durham. If you are within a 35-minute commute to Bishop Auckland from nearby areas such as Darlington, Durham, Spennymoor, Crook, Shildon, Willington, Barnard Castle, and surrounding villages, this could be the ideal role for you.

Benefits: Salary: £26K - £30K per annum plus additional hours when available & Sleep in's. Hours: Full-Time (40 hours per week) or Part-Time positions available Working Hours: Must be flexible to work a variety of different shift patterns Contract: Permanent Additional perks include a Pension Scheme, Health Care Plan, Blue Light Card, Free Online GP Service, Life Assurance, Free DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), Flexible pay day scheme, and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.

Employer:

Social Care & Education Jobs is the recruitment partner for this role and has been selected by a National Provider of Specialist Care & Education for Children & Young People. This is your chance to work in a newly opened children’s residential home driven by strong values and a mission to provide exceptional care, enabling young people to reach their full potential through positive outcomes.

Your Role:

In this Residential Support Worker job in County Durham, you’ll be part of a dedicated team at a newly established children’s home near Bishop Auckland, where you’ll help support young people with complex health needs, including physical and learning challenges. Your responsibilities will include: Providing care and support tailored to each child’s needs. Assisting with daily activities, personal care, and health management. Creating a safe and nurturing environment that fosters growth and learning. Supporting children with life skills, emotional development, and behaviour management. Working collaboratively with other professionals to deliver high-quality care.

Criteria: Previous experience in a residential or care setting working with children is essential. Qualified to Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent, or willing to work towards. Flexibility to undertake sleep-in duties as needed. A passion for delivering positive outcomes for young people.

Compliance:

All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, which allows us to request disclosure of all convictions and cautions (including those that are "spent" unless "protected" under DBS filtering rules). We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and are committed to being a disability-confident and equal opportunities employer.

Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume you have not met the criteria on this occasion.

Apply now for this Support Worker job in County Durham!

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