Residential Support Worker - Days Only
- tees valley, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
Job Description
Job Title: Residential Support Worker
Location: Darlington (DL10)
Salary: £27,300 per annum (based on 37.5 hours per week)
Hourly Rate: £14.00 per hour
Working Hours / Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, including shifts, evenings, and weekends
Employment Type: Permanent
Sleep-ins: None
Service: Children’s Residential Home
Service Users: Children and young people (trauma-informed care)
Qualifications Required: NVQ Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare (desirable); GCSE English & Maths (or equivalent) at Grade C or above (desirable)
Experience Required: Experience within children’s residential care desirable
The Home:
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Who we are looking for:
Our client is seeking a committed and compassionate Residential Support Worker to join their established team. You will be passionate about supporting children and young people through a trauma-informed approach, with the flexibility to work a varied shift pattern including evenings and weekends. A full UK driving licence and willingness to drive is essential, along with access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Who you will be working for:
Our client is a specialist provider delivering trauma-informed residential care for children and young people across North Yorkshire.
Why this home & company:
This is an opportunity to join an Ofsted Outstanding provider with a strong focus on trauma-informed practice and truly child-centred care. The service promotes an individualised approach, ensuring each child’s lived experience is understood and supported within a safe and nurturing environment.
Progression: Not specified
Training / qualifications:
Ongoing training in trauma-informed approaches and continuous professional development supported by an experienced leadership team.
Benefits:
- Relaxed dress code suitable for a home environment
- Company pension scheme
- Free meals during shifts
- Free on-site parking
- Health and wellbeing support, including access to private healthcare
- Supportive team culture that values staff wellbeing
- Free horse riding lessons with trained instructors
- Experienced and dedicated leadership team
Ethos:
An ethos of acceptance and nurture, with a strong commitment to trauma-informed, child-centred practice.
Culture:
Supportive, reflective, and focused on understanding each child’s individual needs and experiences.