Children and Young People Support Worker
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- England,North East,County Durham
- Part Time, Temporary
- £15.50 - £20 per hour
Job Description:
Full job descriptionAre you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? We’re looking for compassionate, resilient, and dedicated Residential Support Workers to join our growing team.
Why Join Us?
*Excellent pay: £15.50–£20 per hour
*Paid mileage for every shift
*Fully funded training, including a TMVA course
*Ongoing training, development, and professional support
Location: Durham
Shift Patterns: 8am–8pm (Day) / 8pm–8am (Night) /8am–11pm + Sleep-in
About the Role
As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in providing safety, stability, and emotional support to children and young people living in residential care. Working within a minimum 2:1 staffing ratio, you’ll help create a nurturing environment where young people can grow, heal, and thrive.
Your responsibilities will include:
*Building positive, trusting relationships with young people
*Supporting daily routines: school runs, appointments, activities, and bedtime
*Encouraging independence, confidence, and personal development
*Keeping accurate daily records (emotions, routines, activities, food diaries, etc.)
*Supporting young people with budgeting and maintaining receipts
*Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns promptly
*Assisting with personal care and household tasks when required
*Managing challenging behaviour with patience, resilience, and confidence
What We’re Looking For
*A caring, professional, and non-judgemental attitude
*Strong communication and problem-solving skills
*Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure
*Good attention to detail when writing notes and reports
*Experience in social care or similar roles (advantageous but not essential)
*Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (preferred)
*A valid DBS (we can support your application)
*A driving licence is a bonus due to varied locations
What You’ll Get in Return
*A rewarding career where every day is different
*The chance to make a lasting impact on a young person’s life
*Competitive hourly pay + mileage reimbursement
Why Join Us?
*Excellent pay: £15.50–£20 per hour
*Paid mileage for every shift
*Fully funded training, including a TMVA course
*Ongoing training, development, and professional support
Location: Durham
Shift Patterns: 8am–8pm (Day) / 8pm–8am (Night) /8am–11pm + Sleep-in
About the Role
As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in providing safety, stability, and emotional support to children and young people living in residential care. Working within a minimum 2:1 staffing ratio, you’ll help create a nurturing environment where young people can grow, heal, and thrive.
Your responsibilities will include:
*Building positive, trusting relationships with young people
*Supporting daily routines: school runs, appointments, activities, and bedtime
*Encouraging independence, confidence, and personal development
*Keeping accurate daily records (emotions, routines, activities, food diaries, etc.)
*Supporting young people with budgeting and maintaining receipts
*Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns promptly
*Assisting with personal care and household tasks when required
*Managing challenging behaviour with patience, resilience, and confidence
What We’re Looking For
*A caring, professional, and non-judgemental attitude
*Strong communication and problem-solving skills
*Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure
*Good attention to detail when writing notes and reports
*Experience in social care or similar roles (advantageous but not essential)
*Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (preferred)
*A valid DBS (we can support your application)
*A driving licence is a bonus due to varied locations
What You’ll Get in Return
*A rewarding career where every day is different
*The chance to make a lasting impact on a young person’s life
*Competitive hourly pay + mileage reimbursement
Job number 3794845
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Company Details:
Prospero Health & Social Care
Company size: 250–499 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Prospero Health & Social Care have 20 years’ experience recruiting, training and supporting health and social care staff throughout the UK. Our ...