Residential Childcare Support Worker

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Residential Childcare Support Worker

Hours : (Flexible / Zero Hours)

Location : Various settings across (East and South Durham)

Hours : Zero hours (flexible, agency-based shifts)

Pay : £13 + sleep-in enhancements

Are you passionate about making a real difference in young peoples lives? Are you looking for flexible work that fits around your life? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where no two days are ever the same?

If so

wed love to hear from you!

As an agency worker, you will :

Work across a variety of residential care settings, supporting young people with complex needs and behaviours. Your role will be to provide consistent, high-quality care on a flexible, ad-hoc basis, depending on service needs and your availability.

Key responsibilities include :

Supporting young people in line with their individual care plans

Promoting independence and encouraging positive outcomes

Assisting with personal care, medication, meal preparation, and daily routines

Managing challenging behaviour and ensuring safety through risk management

Engaging in activities and appointments with the young person

Writing reports, completing incident forms, and maintaining accurate records

Communicating with families, professionals, and external agencies

Adhering to safeguarding protocols, GDPR, OFSTED and CQC regulations

What were looking for :

Experience in a care or support setting (professional or lived experience considered)

Resilient, calm under pressure, and able to adapt to different environments

Confident working with challenging behaviours

Ability to build trusting relationships with young people

Flexible, reliable, and committed to delivering excellent care

Willingness to undertake relevant training

Requirements :

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willing to work towards)

Full UK manual driving licence (essential)

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

First Aid qualification desirable (can be provided)

What we offer : Weekly pay

Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle

Ongoing training and development

Supportive agency team available 24 / 7

Opportunity to work in a variety of settings to build your experience

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