Residential Childcare Officer, 37 hpw
(Blossom House Residential Children’s Home)
£32,888 pa (Inclusive of Market Forces Supplement, Subject to Review 31 August 2028) Plus Weekend Enhancements & Sleep in Allowance (plus 10% Non-Standard Shift Allowance
Permanent
Work Pattern: Pattern varies to meet the needs of service but will include sleep-ins.
Applicants must be 22 years of age or over due to Ofsted guidance.
Are you looking for a role where you can really make a difference to the life of a young person? We currently have a vacancy at Blossom House where we look after a young person with neurodiversity.
Blossom House Residential: Blossom House is situated in South Shields,
Our teams are experienced and well established, and we are looking for likeminded, enthusiastic, and passionate people to join us!
About the role
As a Residential Childcare Officer, you will need to be able to communicate and interact at a variety of levels, you will be required to administer medication, carry out personal care, assist moving and handling and at times support in situations involving behaviours that challenge. Our home is
You will be expected to partake key working responsibilities for young people and to maintain records as required, so ICT skills are essential. Your role will involve working evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in shifts.
You will be an integral part of the Care Team and work alongside other professionals to support children; young people and their families achieve the best possible outcomes by using a range of intervention methods and approaches.
Key Requirements
We are looking for a person that can display a patient and resilient attitude, exceptional communication skills and who will work with compassion, positivity and bring some fun into this role.
Ideally you will already have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent, and experience of working in a similar setting, however if you have the right attributes and a passion for working with young people, we will be able to offer full training where you will gain your qualification within 2 years of appointment.
A level of flexibility will be needed, within this role, to meet the needs of our shift patterns including regular evening work, weekend work and bank holidays which will be inclusive of sleep-ins.
We need people who can be flexible and work well as part of a close and incredibly supportive team.
If this is the kind of rewarding career you are looking for, please apply today.
Please see information below if you have any queries about the roles:
For Blossom House related enquires please contact Jacqueline Ridley, Registered Manager on (0191) 424 4786 or
[email protected]
We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere
South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
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Closing date: Noon, Friday 14 August 2026
Interviews will take place on Thursday 3 September 2026 