Bishop Auckland, County Durham, United Kingdom
£30,062 - £34,488
Permanent
Job Title: Children's Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care in Bishop Auckland
Location: Bishop Auckland, County Durham, UK
Salary: £30,062 to £34,488 (Inclusive of sleep allowances)
Shifts: Long day shifts and sleep-ins required
Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? We are seeking a dedicated Children's Support Worker to join a leading specialist provider in Bishop Auckland.
This full-time, permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive team environment, providing exceptional care for children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours.
If you are empathetic, resilient, and committed to creating positive outcomes, this is the perfect role for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support children and young people in their daily activities and interests, promoting independence and well-being.
- Attend weekends away, holidays, and trips to enrich the children’s experiences.
- Engage in weekend and evening activities, from climbing to baking, tailored to the children’s interests.
- Protect children from risks to their health and welfare, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Provide emotional and practical support, fostering a nurturing environment.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of care plans and guidelines to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
- Support children in managing challenging behaviours, helping to minimise incidents and promote positive behaviour.
Requirements:
- A genuine desire to support vulnerable children and young people.
- Empathetic, caring, and resilient personality.
- Some professional or personal experience in social care or related fields.
- The right to work in the UK.
- A valid driving licence is essential.
- Relevant qualifications are welcome but not mandatory.
- Candidates must be over the age of 21.
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
