Location: Various settings across (East and South Durham) Hours: Zero hours (flexible, agency-based shifts) Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people’s 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 – we’d 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 we’re 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 Call Adam on 0191 261 5205 for more info#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Residential Childcare Support Worker