Youth Support Worker

Qualified Residential Support Worker

Location

Darlington

Salary

£27,999.72 - £29,428.49 (DOE)

Hours

40 hours per week

Shifts Patterns

7.45am-8pm, 11am-11pm, 7.45pm - 8am (Waking Nights)

Contract

Permanent

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced

Residential Support Worker to join our children's home in Darlington. This is a great opportunity to be part of setting up a new service and making a real difference from day one.

The home supports children with

SEMH, EBD and learning difficulties, so we're looking for someone who is confident, compassionate and able to build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.

You'll be part of a supportive team, working under an experienced Registered Manager, helping to create a safe, structured and nurturing environment where young people can thrive.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the home
• Building positive routines, structure and boundaries
• Developing trusting relationships with young people
• Promoting independence, confidence and resilience
• Managing challenging behaviours using de-escalation techniques
• Ensuring safeguarding and child protection standards are followed at all times
• Working with families and professionals such as social workers, education and health teams
• Completing accurate care records and documentation
• Keeping the safety and wellbeing of young people as a top priority

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Experience working in a residential or care setting
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Knowledge of child development and young people's needs
• Ability to build professional, positive relationships
• Calm, resilient and able to handle challenging situations

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary with progression opportunities
• A supportive, values-led team
• Ongoing training and career development
• Opportunities to progress internally

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Employee benefits including

• Cycle to work scheme
• Blue Light Card (retail discounts)
• Enhanced family leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Free eye care vouchers

Interested?

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference in young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of something new and meaningful.