Child welfare specialist Work, Jobs in Trimdon, Dur (with Salaries)

Support Worker with sleep in shifts
North East Help Limited —Trimdon Station
- Up to £34,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Experience working with children
- IT
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Health and Wellbeing Worker (Military Families Focus)
Richmondshire Primary Care Network —Catterick Garrison
- Up to £29,500 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
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12d
School Health & Wellbeing Officer
Outwood Grange Academies Trust —Cleveland
- £18,695 - £19,845 a year
- Part-time
- School
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Education Mentor
Keys Group —Middlesbrough
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Teaching
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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13d
SEN Education Mentor
Keys Group —Middlesbrough
- £30,000 - £38,000 a year
- Teaching
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Outcomes First Group —Durham
- £24,876 a year
- Monday to Friday
- School
- Teaching
- Employee discount
Therapy Assistant
Outcomes First Group —Durham
- £25,837.50 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Organisational skills
- School
7d
Education Mentor - Casual
Keys Group —Middlesbrough
- £15 - £35 an hour
- Teaching
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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13d
Education Mentor - Self-Employed
Keys Group —Middlesbrough
- £15 - £35 an hour
- Teaching
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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13d
SEN Teacher
Outcomes First Group —Durham
- Up to £42,500 a year
- Monday to Friday
- School
- Teaching
- Employee discount
13d
SEN Education Mentor - Casual
Keys Group —Middlesbrough
- £25 - £40 an hour
- Teaching
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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13d
Children's Residential Support Worker (Waking Nights)
Paragon Social Care —Durham
- £29,120 a year
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Medication administration
- Travel
- Referral programme
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4d
Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator (SENCO)
Compass Schools —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £47,000 - £54,000 a year
- School
Auxiliary Nurses, Adult Inpatient Unit
St Oswald's Hospice —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £24,853 - £25,491 a year
- Part-time
- Hospice
- Communication skills
- Free parking
SEN Education Mentor - Self Employed
Keys Group —Middlesbrough
- £25 - £40 an hour
- Teaching
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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13d
Crisis Youth Support worker
Paragon Social Care —Crook
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Care plans
- Communication skills
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Bank Night Support Worker
Compass Children's Homes —Gateshead
- Up to £13.75 an hour
- Night shift
- No experience needed
- Flexible schedule
Maths Faculty Leader (Boldon School)
South Tyneside Council —South Tyneside
- Full-time
- Classroom experience
- School
Experienced Teacher
Ripple Education —Middlesbrough
- £163 - £227 a day
- Teaching
- Annual leave
- Flexitime
Quick apply
Deputy Headteacher
Compass Schools —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £47,000 - £59,400 a year
- School

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Support Worker with sleep in shifts

North East Help Limited
Trimdon Station

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Job details

Full-time
Up to £34,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Health & wellbeing programme
Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Level 3 in Health & Social Care
GCSE
Experience working with children
IT
Care plans
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Description – Support Worker (Sleep-In)

Supported Accommodation (16–18, Ofsted Regulated)
Location: Trimdon Grange
Contract: Full-Time
Salary: up to £34,000 per year

Company: North East Help Limited (NE-Help)

About NE-Help

North East Help Limited (NE-Help) provides high-quality supported and semi-independent accommodation for young people and Care Leavers aged 16–18, in line with the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 and Ofsted Quality Standards.

We work in partnership with local authorities and professionals to deliver safe, nurturing, and outcome-focused support tailored to each young person’s assessed needs. Our approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centred, enabling young people to build independence, resilience, and essential life skills as they prepare for adulthood.

Role Purpose

Support Workers play a vital role within NE-Help’s Ofsted-regulated supported accommodation provision, ensuring young people experience safe accommodation, consistent staffing, and appropriate overnight support in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Working under the direction of the Registered Service Manager, Support Workers will provide daytime and sleep-in support, ensuring continuity of care, safeguarding oversight, and clear handovers between shifts.

The role operates within all organisational policies and procedures and in full compliance with:

· Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023

· Ofsted Quality Standards

· Children Act 1989 & 2004

· Working Together to Safeguard Children

Shift Pattern & Sleep-In Arrangements

This role includes regular sleep-in shifts, which form a key part of the service’s safeguarding and supervision arrangements.

Shift Structure:

· Shift Start: 10:00am

· Young People’s Curfew: 10:00pm

· Sleep-In Period: 11:00pm – 7:30am

· Wake-Up & Morning Support: from 7:30am

· Handover Period: 9:30am – 10:00am

During sleep-in shifts, Support Workers are expected to:

· Remain on site overnight

· Respond to any incidents, emergencies, or welfare concerns

· Provide reassurance and support if a young person requires assistance

· Carry out welfare checks in line with risk assessments and support plans

· Clear written and verbal handovers must be completed to ensure continuity, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

· Person-Centred Support

· Deliver a flexible, responsive, and person-centred service aligned with each young person’s support plan and assessed needs

· Act as Key Worker for allocated young people, delivering regular key-work sessions focused on wellbeing, progress, and outcomes

· Promote young people’s rights, voice, and participation, ensuring they understand their entitlements and have access to advocacy where required

· Support young people to prepare for their next steps within the Young People’s Pathway or into independent living

Safety, Welfare & Safeguarding

· Maintain a safe, secure, and supportive environment at all times, including during sleep-in periods

· Carry out welfare checks, room checks, and monitoring in line with risk assessments

· Respond appropriately to emergencies, including safeguarding incidents, fire safety, first aid, and crisis situations

· Identify, record, and report safeguarding concerns in line with statutory guidance and internal procedures

· Ensure visitors comply with safeguarding, sign-in, and site security procedures

Promoting Independence & Life Skills

Support young people to develop independence skills, including:

· budgeting and money management

· cooking and nutrition

· routines, hygiene, and self-care

· managing appointments and responsibilities

· Encourage engagement in education, training, and employment (ETE)

· Support attendance at appointments, activities, and structured routines

Behaviour Support & Emotional Wellbeing

· Provide emotional support, reassurance, and guidance

· Use trauma-informed and de-escalation approaches to manage challenging behaviour

· Support young people experiencing distress, dysregulation, or crisis

· Build positive, consistent, and professional relationships based on trust and respect

Multi-Agency Working

Work collaboratively with:

· Social Workers and Personal Advisers

· Education providers

· Health professionals (including CAMHS)

· Police, housing teams, and specialist services

· Attend reviews, professionals’ meetings, and multi-agency planning sessions

· Share information appropriately in line with safeguarding, GDPR, and confidentiality requirements

Recording, Reporting & Compliance

· Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed records in line with Ofsted expectations

· Complete incident reports, daily logs, key-work records, and risk assessments

· Contribute to support plan reviews and care planning

· Complete clear written and verbal handover reports between shifts

· Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to all safeguarding, data protection, and confidentiality policies

· Keep knowledge up to date with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements

Experience, Skills & Requirements

Essential:

· Experience working with vulnerable young people (preferably 16–18)

· Understanding of safeguarding and Every Child Matters framework

· Ability to work calmly and confidently with complex needs and challenging behaviour

· Experience completing risk assessments, support plans, and needs assessments

· Strong communication, literacy, and IT skills

· Willingness to work a flexible rota including sleep-in shifts and weekends

Desirable:

· Experience within Ofsted-regulated supported accommodation or children’s services

· Knowledge of trauma-informed and relational practice

Experience supporting young people with:

· mental health needs

· substance misuse

· exploitation or gang risks

· offending or antisocial behaviour

Pay: Up to £34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking

Experience:

working in a supported accommodation or children's home: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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