Residential Support Worker - Days Only

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.

How to apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s dedicated team, apply today.
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