Residential Support Worker Part time

Job Title: Therapeutic Child Care Worker (Unqualified Grade)
Location: Hartlepool
Salary: 16523.00 (25 hours equivalent)
Working Hour: Rota-based (early & late shifts weekends sleep-ins)
Hourly Rate: Not stated
Number of Sleeps Required: Sleep-ins are required
Pay Per Sleep: 40 per sleep-in (any time woken is paid in addition)
Service: Childrens Home
Service Users: YPs trauma neglect emotional needs challenging behaviour (may include physical aggression at times)
Qualifications Required: None required (training provided)
Experience in Years Required: Not specified (values and attitude prioritised)
Employment Type: Permanent

The Home:
-Number of Beds: 2 homes (one 4-bed and one 2-bed)
-Location: Hartlepool
-Type of YPs: Trauma neglect instability emotional and behavioural needs
-Ofsted Rating: Not stated
-Ratio of staff to children: Not stated

Who we are looking for
A warm grounded and dependable person who can build trust with children and keep calm under pressure. If youve got the right values well support your development with training supervision and a clear pathway.

Who you will be working for
A specialist childrens residential provider running two homes:
The Oaks (4-bed): fast-paced and active supporting younger children
The Elms (2-bed): smaller and calmer supporting older children towards independence

Why this Home & Company
Progression Opportunity: Grow into senior roles over time
Qualification Opportunity: Enrolment onto Level 4 Childrens Residential Childcare (if unqualified)
Benefits: Paid sleep-ins overtime at time and a half over 37-hour equivalent structured induction reflective supervision regular debriefs external consultation
Ethos: Therapeutic and safeguarding-led
Culture: Strong team approach supportive management

Key Responsibilities
Deliver safe consistent nurturing care
Promote education health routines and positive identity
Support behaviour management and risk reduction
Record keeping and information handling in line with policy
Support recreation activities and community access
Work collaboratively with families and professionals

Driving Requirement (Essential)
Full UK Driving Licence is essential plus business insurance and use of your own car for work.

Do not apply for this role if any of the following apply to you:
You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have a car.
You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care this is not deemed equivalent.
Candidates with only HealthCare NHS CQC or Nursery Practitioner qualifications will not be considered.
You require sponsorship - no sponsorship available.
Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Childrens Home will not be considered.

Sponsorship is not available

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 clients professional and dedicated team they encourage you to apply today.
To apply for this rewarding opportunity click the apply button or contact us for more information.

For more information or to book a confidential chat please contact us at