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.
While we are not the end employer, this is your chance to work in a newly opened children's residential home.
The company is driven by strong values and a mission to provide exceptional care, enabling young people to reach their full potential through positive outcomes and opportunities for future transition.
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.