Children Support Worker (Waking Nights )
$36,400,000–$49,920,000 year
On-siteBishop Auckland, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Provide trauma-informed, compassionate care to children and young people in local authority care, building trusting relationships and creating positive daily routines. Support education, life skills, and independence while preparing meals to promote healthy lifestyles. Advocate for young people, ensuring their voices are heard, and support medical appointments and community activities. Transport young people using your own vehicle when required. Work waking nights, weekends, and sleep-ins with flexibility, maintaining patience, empathy, and emotional resilience. A full UK driving licence and access to your own car are essential. Join our team focused on creating safe, nurturing environments to help young people prepare for their next chapter.
Required Qualifications
- Experience working with children or young people (paid or voluntary)
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own car
- Patience, empathy, and emotional resilience
- Flexibility to work waking nights, weekends, and sleep-ins
- A clear enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
- This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all shortlisted candidates must disclose any convictions or cautions that are not protected under current filtering legislation
- All appointments are subject to satisfactory safer recruitment checks which includes an Enhanced DBS Check
Desired Qualifications
- A relevant qualification (such as NVQ Level 3 in Children's Residential Care)
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