Residential Support Workers

About the role

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people? We are offering an exciting 12‑month development opportunity within our Children’s Homes Service. This role is designed to help you gain valuable experience, build skills, and develop knowledge by working directly in our children’s homes. You will provide care and support, engage in activities, and build positive relationships to meet the day‑to‑day needs of our children and young people. You will also learn how to work as part of a multi‑agency team to safeguard and support children and young people effectively. Our service is built on the ‘Durham’ values – Dignity, Unity, Responsibility, Heart, Aspiration, and Mindset which are at the heart of everything we do for both our young people and our teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to children and young people.
• Engage in activities and build positive relationships to meet day‑to‑day needs.
• Work as part of a multi‑agency team to safeguard and support children and young people.

Requirements

• Complete the Sector‑Based Academy Programme within the required timescales.
• Achieve Level 2 Maths and English qualifications (if not already held).
• Work towards a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare.
• Be aged 22 years or older.
• Obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Hold a current driving licence and have access to a car (or suitable mobility support if you have a disability).

Pay

Salary: £27,274 – £29,542 per annum, plus enhancements that include time and a third for unsociable hours and overtime.

Schedule

Work a range of shifts including weekdays, evenings, weekends and sleep‑in duties, on a rota basis to provide a 365‑day, 24‑hour service. The shift pattern offers flexibility and attracts enhanced payments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive induction and significant training opportunities.
• Completion of the Sector‑Based Academy Programme as part of your development.
• Clear career pathway towards the next level of Residential Worker.
• Access to a wide‑ranging rewards and benefits package.