Social worker Work, Jobs in Wingate, Dur (with Salaries)

Support Worker (sleep in)
North East Help Limited —Trimdon Grange
- Up to £34,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Care plans
- Paid training
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11d
Support Worker
Providing Care —Durham
- From £25,584 a year
- Weekend availability
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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Social Worker - Residential Family Assessment Centre
Low Martinfield Residential Family Assessment Centre —Bishop Auckland
- £46,620 - £49,865 a year
- Weekend availability
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Annual leave
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13d
Family Focus Project Worker
The Junction Foundation —Middlesbrough
- £28,965 a year
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
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Family Time Facilitator
The Family Tree Centre CIC | Darlington —Darlington
- £14 - £16 an hour
- Temporary
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
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Social Worker
Evolve Psychology Services —Billingham
- £30,000 - £56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Experience working with children
- Travel
- Leadership
- Annual leave
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Supervising Social Worker - The Fostering Company
Five Rivers Child Care Ltd —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £33,755 - £39,547 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- IT
- Store discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Social Worker
Durham County Council —Durham
- £35,412 a year
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
4d
Supervising Social Worker
Five Rivers Child Care Ltd —Thornaby on Tees
- £33,755 - £39,547 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Recruiting
- Store discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Support Worker - Adult Service
Darlington Borough Council —Durham
- £20,001 - £30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
6d
Child and Youth Support Worker
Paragon Social Care —Durham
- £36,400 - £58,240 a year
- Weekend availability
- Experience working with children
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
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Youth Worker
The Separated Child Foundation —Stockton-on-Tees
- £20 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Computer literacy
- English
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9d
Support Youth Worker
The Separated Child Foundation —Stockton-on-Tees
- £16 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Computer literacy
- English
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9d
Lead Youth Worker
Diocese of York —Saltburn-by-the-Sea
- £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
11d
Social Worker
Priory —Darlington
- £37,619 a year
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Child & Youth Support Worker
Paragon Social Care —Croxdale
- £36,400 - £58,240 a year
- Weekend availability
- Experience working with children
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
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Social Worker
North Tyneside Council —North Tyneside
- £39,152 - £48,226 a year
- Full-time
- Discharge planning
Service Manager - Leaving Care
Middlesbrough Council —Middlesbrough
- £54,495 - £59,887 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
8d
Family Hubs Support Worker
Middlesbrough Council —Middlesbrough
- £26,824 a year
- Full-time
- School
6d
Supervising Social Worker
Compass Fostering —Newton Aycliffe
- £34,658 - £42,658 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave

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Support Worker (sleep in)

North East Help Limited
Trimdon Grange

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Job details

Full-time
Up to £34,000 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Casual dress
Paid training
Additional leave
On-site parking

Qualifications

Care record keeping
Level 3 in Health & Social Care
Driving Licence
Caring for vulnerable young people
GCSE
Case note recording
Experience working with children
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Safeguarding procedures
Experience of working with children and young people
Challenging behaviour support
Residential support experience
Child safeguarding
Care plans
Children Act 1989
Partnership liaison with statutory agencies for safeguarding
Incident log maintenance
Experience caring for children and young people
Communication skills
Multi-agency care coordination

Full job description

Pay: Up to £34,000.00 per year

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 annum

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: 9:00am

· Young People’s Bedtime: 11:00pm

· Sleep-In Period: 11:00pm – 7:30am

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

· Handover Period: 9:00am – 9:30am

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

Benefits:

Additional leave
Casual dress
Free parking
On-site parking
Paid training

Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

working with young care leavers: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Pay: Up to £34,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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