Residential Support Worker
Quick answer
Action for Children is hiring a Residential Support Worker (Hexham, Northumberland) paying up to £28,899 per annum to support children with moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex health needs.
- Role
- Residential Support Worker
- Organization
- Action for Children
- Location
- Hexham, Northumberland
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- Up to £28,899 per annum - plus £3,600 per annum in sleep-in allowance based on an average of 6 sleep-ins per month
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
Residential Support Worker position at Monksfield, a 24-hour residential service for children and young people with moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex health needs. The role involves supporting daily routines, personal care, play, learning, and social activities, as well as completing risk assessments and contributing to care plans.
What you'll do
- Supporting daily routines, personal care, play, learning, and social activities
- Completing risk assessments
- Contributing to care plans
- Advocating for each child
- Working closely with families and professionals
- Creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment
What it takes
- Experience working within a care setting and supporting children or young people
- A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or working towards it
- Experience and training in safeguarding
- An innovative, creative approach to problem-solving
- Experience in developing tailored care plans
- The ability to create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for both staff and children
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave, cycle to work scheme, excellent training, flexible maternity, paternity, and adoption packages, up to 7% employer contribution and life assurance cover, Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers, paid annual Wellbeing Day
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Hexham, Northumberland.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is up to £28,899 per annum - plus £3,600 per annum in sleep-in allowance based on an average of 6 sleep-ins per month.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include experience working within a care setting, a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, experience and training in safeguarding, an innovative, creative approach to problem-solving, and experience in developing tailored care plans.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted via the organization's careers page. For further questions, contact Laura McCarthy at [email protected] quoting reference 13854.
How to apply
Apply directly on Action for Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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