Childrens residential care Work, Jobs in Durham, Eng (with Salaries)

Residential Workers
Durham County Council —Durham
- £30,024 - £33,699 a year
- Temporary
- Childcare
- Working with children
- School
7d
Daytime Support Worker - Supported Accommodation - Young people 16-17
Moving On Durham —Durham
- £13.85 - £14.87 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Mentoring
- Free parking
Quick apply
11d
Residential Workers - Maple House
Durham County Council —Durham
- £30,024 - £33,699 a year
- Temporary
6d
Children Support Worker
Paragon Social Care —Durham
- £36,400 - £58,240 a year
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Children's Support Worker
Paragon Social Care —Ushaw Moor
- £36,400 - £58,240 a year
- Temporary
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Activities Co-ordinator
HC-One - St Margaret's —Durham
- £12.95 - £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
14d
Night time Support Worker - Supported Accommodation - Young people 16-17
Moving On Durham —Durham
- £14.87 - £15.90 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Mentoring
- Free parking
Quick apply
11d
Bank Residential Support Worker - Children's Services
Bleep 360 Group —Lanchester
- £13.50 - £14.00 an hour
- Overtime
- Care experience
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
11d
Night Support Worker for Young People
Paragon Social Care —Durham
- £29,120 a year
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Travel
- Referral programme
Quick apply
15h
Support Worker - Childrens Services
CareTech Group —Gateshead
- £12.86 - £13.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Care plans
- Communication skills
Residential Support Workers - Development Programme
Durham County Council —Durham
- £26,403 - £28,598 a year
- Temporary
- English
4d
Residential Childcare Officer
Ashdown Care —Gateshead
- £14.10 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Working with children
- In-person
- Care plans
- Referral programme
Quick apply
6d
Residential Child Care Officer
Purpletribe for ROC Group —Newton Aycliffe
- £29,868.75 - £31,893.75 a year
- Overtime
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Driving
- Free parking
- Referral programme
Quick apply
12h
Shift Lead (Children and Young People)
Nova Care Group —Peterlee
- Up to £44,000 a year
- Full-time
- IT
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Residential Care Officer
North Tyneside Council —North Tyneside
- £32,061 - £33,699 a year
- Weekend availability
7d
Childrens Crisis Support Worker
Paragon Social Care —Whickham
- £36,400 - £58,240 a year
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Child & Youth Support Worker
Paragon Social Care —Croxdale
- £36,400 - £58,240 a year
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Therapeutic Residential Support Worker – (full time)
Evolve Residential —Darlington
- Up to £37,449 a year
- Weekend availability
- Working with children
- Driving
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
7d
Children Crisis Support Worker
Paragon Social Care —Gateshead
- £36,400 - £58,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Child and Youth Support Worker
Paragon Social Care —Durham
- £36,400 - £58,240 a year
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply

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Residential Workers

Durham County Council -
Durham

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Job details

Temporary
£30,024 - £33,699 a year
7 days ago

Qualifications

Childcare
Driving Licence
GCSE
Working with children

Full job description

Residential Workers - Opportunities are available across the County Durham Area

Salary: £30,024 - £33,699 (starting salary within the grade range will consider experience relevant to the post, if required for external candidates). This post is paid enhancements, this can equate to an additional earning potential of up to £5,000 on top of the basic salary.

We are recruiting Residential Workers for childrens homes across County Durham, including mainstream, short-break, long-break, 16-17-year-old provision, and planned respite care services.

Contract options: full-time, part-time (primarily evenings/weekends), and casual roles available. At interview, you can indicate preferred locations and contract types for consideration.

Our Values
Our service is built on the Durham values - Dignity, Unity, Responsibility, Heart, Aspiration, and Mindset which are at the heart of everything we do for both our young people and our teams.

The Role
As a Residential Worker, you will help create safe, supportive homes where children and young people can thrive and are aspirational for their futures. You will be at the heart of this mission by:

Providing day-to-day care and emotional support
Supporting our children and young people with school, appointments, and hobbies
Working closely with families and professionals to promote stability and resilience

What you will need
The role can be challenging and requires dedication and resolve however, the personal rewards are immense. We are looking for child centred and emotionally resilient individuals who have:

GCSE Grade A - C in Maths and English or a qualification that is equivalent or higher
Hold or have a willingness to complete a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
Experience working with children or young people (voluntary or professional capacity)
Strong interpersonal skills and can be a positive role model for our children and young people
A flexible approach to work

Applicants must hold a current driving licence and have access to a car (employees with a disability must have access to a means of mobility support).

All applicants must be aged 22+, an Enhanced DBS Disclosure is applicable to this post.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding
Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore if successful in your application, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be sought inclusive of a check of the Childrens Barred List, due to the position working in regulated activity. Applicants should be aware that the DBS check will disclose both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings, in line with current legislation and will confirm whether an individual is barred from working with children.

Our offer to you
The role will involve working a range of shifts including weekdays, evenings, weekends and sleep in duties. The nature of shift patterns enables a level of flexibility for employees.
We operate a 365 days per year, 24 hours a day service. As part of this, our shift-based roles work on a rota basis and attract enhanced payments.

You will benefit from a comprehensive programme of training to support you to develop in your role. As well as access to a wide ranging rewards and benefits offer, take a closer look via Rewards and Benefits

Ready to make a difference?
We would encourage you to contact us to arrange a discussion via [email protected] or [email protected] to find out more about the wide ranging opportunities we have available.

Interviews

Interviews are anticipated to be held Week Commencing 6th July 2026.

Removal and Lodgings
Removal, lodging and separation expenses may be available to the successful candidate if at the time of application for appointment their place of residence is outside the administrative area of County Durham and more than 30 miles in a straight line from their new administrative centre, along with several other criteria for eligibility.

Equality, diveristy, and inclusion
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

How to apply
Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the Person Specification section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted. For guidance on completing your application, visit our website

If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email [email protected]

All correspondence relating to your application will be sent from [email protected]. Kindly check your spam/junk folder regularly to ensure you dont miss any updates.

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childrens residential care jobs in durham, eng

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Residential Child Care Officer

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