Residential Childcare Officer – Gateshead
£14.10 per hour | 42 hours per week – 12-hour day shifts with potential sleep-ins
A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential (own vehicle not needed)
Ashdown Care does not offer sponsorship at this time
We're looking for a Residential Childcare Officer to join our team in and around Gateshead, providing full-time support to children and young people in our children's home.
This is a demanding but hugely rewarding role — you'll be supporting young people who may present a high level of challenge, and no two days are the same. We're honest about that because we want you to know exactly what you're signing up for. In return, you'll get full paid training, ongoing development, and genuine support from a team that has your back.
This is a permanent, full-time role offering stability and the chance to build a long-term career in children's residential care, with genuine opportunities for progression.
What's on offer:
● Paid mandatory and ongoing career development training
● Bonus Scheme - every three months, staff will receive an additional bonus payment of £2.14 per hour for every hour worked during the three-month period.
● Genuine progression opportunities into senior and management roles
● Refer-a-friend bonus
● Loyalty bonuses
● Chance to spin our WOW-Wheel
● Real support from a team focused on making a genuine difference
About the role:
You'll support children and young people with their social, recreational, physical, and psychological needs, helping them lead fulfilling lives based on their individual support needs. You'll work to high internal and external standards, and be part of a team genuinely committed to giving these young people the best possible experience.
What you'll need:
Essential:
● Experience with children
● Strong resilience when managing challenging situations
● Respect for the dignity of the young people you support
● Ability to maintain confidentiality
● Ability to relate to children and young people and understand their needs
● A commitment to undertaking relevant training and personal development
● Basic literacy and numeracy
● Ability to work in and contribute to a team
● Approachable, calm and patient
● Good listening skills
● Reliable and honest
● Committed to Equal Opportunities and high-quality care
● Caring, friendly, and positive
Desirable:
● Key worker experience
● A full UK driving licence
● Experience with learning disabilities, mental health, or physical disabilities
● Experience writing and maintaining care plans
● Experience organising social and recreational activities
● Level 2 or 3 in Residential Childcare or Children's and Young People's Workforce
Apply now if you want to make a real difference as a Residential Childcare Officer.
Pay: £14.10 per hour
Benefits:
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
