Youth worker Work, Jobs in Pelton, Dur (with Salaries)

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
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11d
Child & Youth Support Worker
Paragon Social Care —Stanley
- £36,400 - £58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
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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
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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
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11d
Support Worker - Childrens Services
CareTech Group —Gateshead
- £12.86 - £13.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Care plans
- Communication skills
Children's Support Worker
Paragon Social Care —Ushaw Moor
- £36,400 - £58,240 a year
- Temporary
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
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Children Crisis Support Worker
Paragon Social Care —Gateshead
- £36,400 - £58,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Referral programme
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Crisis Support Worker for Children
Paragon Social Care —Tynemouth
- £17.50 - £28.00 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
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Crisis Support Worker for Young People
Paragon Social Care —Easington
- £36,400 - £58,240 a year
- Temporary
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
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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
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11d
Children Support Worker
Paragon Social Care —Easington
- £36,400 - £58,240 a year
- Temporary
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
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Childrens Crisis Support Worker
Paragon Social Care —Whickham
- £36,400 - £58,240 a year
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
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Specialist Support Worker
Purpletribe for ROC Group —Sunderland
- £26,831.25 - £28,856.25 a year
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Cooking
- Working with children
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
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5d
Bank Night Support Worker
Compass Children's Homes —Gateshead
- Up to £13.75 an hour
- Night shift
- No experience needed
- Flexible schedule
7d
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
16h
Bank Support Worker
Compass Children's Homes —Gateshead
- Up to £13.75 an hour
- No experience needed
- Flexible schedule
10d
Residential Children & Young Peoples Worker (22713)
Barnardo's —Rothley
- £26,666 - £30,351 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Children in Crisis Support Worker
Paragon Social Care —Longbenton
- £36,400 - £58,240 a year
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
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Children's Social Worker
Cafcass —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £45,749 - £49,886 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Store discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Residential Support Worker
Compass Children's Homes —Gateshead
- £27,976 - £28,600 a year
- Full-time
- No experience needed

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Daytime Support Worker - Supported Accommodation - Young people 16-17

Moving On Durham
Durham

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
£13.85 - £14.87 an hour
11 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Driving Licence
GCSE
Working with children
First Aid Certification
Mentoring
Care plans
Communication skills

Full job description

Supported Accommodation Support Worker- Young people 16-17

Thornton House (Supported Accommodation for Young People Aged 16–17)

Salary (Day Support Worker): £27,000–£29,000 per annum (£13.85–£14.87 per hour)

Hours:

Full Time Permanent – 37.5 hours per week
Bank Hours Available

Part-Time Roles Available: 25 hours per week

Part-time positions consist of:

One day shift per week
One waking night shift per week

Location: Croxdale, County Durham

Responsible To: Under 18's Accommodation Lead

Travel: Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle desirable

Closing Date: 12 noon, 26th June 2026

Safer Recruitment

This role involves working with young people aged 16 and 17 and is subject to safer recruitment checks. Appointment will be conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including identity, right to work, references, and an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List check where the role is eligible. No successful candidate will start work on site until all required checks have been completed and reviewed.

Moving On Durham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act exceptions, applicants should only disclose information required under DBS filtering rules.

About Moving On Durham

Moving On Durham is the leading independent provider of supported accommodation for young people aged 16–25 in County Durham.

For over 35 years, we have supported young people to move from crisis and uncertainty to safety, confidence and independence.

Our vision is simple:

"Young people can live independently and sustainably in the community."

Our mission is to provide:

"A Safe Home and a Fresh Start."

About Thornton House

We are excited to be recruiting a brand-new team for Thornton House, our new 8-bed supported accommodation service for young people aged 16–17 opening in Croxdale in September 2026.

Thornton House is a supported accommodation service, not a children’s home. The role is focused on helping young people build independence, safety, confidence, routines and tenancy-readiness, while working within clear safeguarding, support planning, recording and professional boundary expectations.

This is a unique opportunity to join a new service from the very beginning and play a key role in creating a positive culture, building meaningful relationships and supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes.

You will be supported by an Under 18's Accommodation Lead and Registered Service Manager, helping ensure the service operates in line with the Supported Accommodation Regulations and Quality Standards.

Why Work for Moving On Durham?

We are committed to investing in our staff and providing opportunities for professional growth and development.

We offer:

Comprehensive induction programme
Ongoing training and development
Reflective supervision
Safeguarding and specialist training
Career progression opportunities
Employee wellbeing support
A supportive and experienced management team
The opportunity to help shape a brand-new service

Key Responsibilities

Young Person Support

Build positive, professional and trusting relationships with young people.
Promote young people's safety, wellbeing, independence and personal development.
Support young people to achieve goals identified within their support plans.
Encourage confidence, resilience and positive decision-making.

Safeguarding

Safeguard young people and promote their welfare at all times.
Recognise, record and report safeguarding concerns appropriately.
Respond to concerns relating to exploitation, missing from home episodes, self-harm, substance misuse and emotional wellbeing.
Contribute to risk assessments, safety planning and safeguarding interventions.

Independence & Life Skills

Support young people to develop practical life skills including:
Budgeting and money management
Cooking and nutrition
Cleaning and household responsibilities
Laundry and personal care
Travel training and public transport use
Tenancy readiness and independent living skills

Keywork Responsibilities

Act as Keyworker for allocated young people.
Complete regular keywork sessions.
Support young people to identify and achieve personal goals.
Contribute to support planning, reviews and outcome monitoring.

Education, Employment & Training

Encourage engagement in education, training and employment opportunities.
Support attendance at appointments, interviews and learning opportunities.
Promote aspirations and positive future outcomes.

Health & Wellbeing

Promote physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.
Support young people to access healthcare services and specialist support.
Encourage healthy lifestyles and positive routines.

Recording & Administration

Complete daily logs, incident reports, keywork records and safeguarding documentation.
Maintain accurate and professional records.
Contribute to reports, reviews and multi-agency meetings.

Partnership Working

Work collaboratively with:
Social workers
Personal advisers
Education providers
Health professionals
Youth justice services
Other relevant agencies
Attend meetings and contribute professionally to multi-agency planning.

House Responsibilities

Support the smooth day-to-day running of Thornton House.
Promote a safe, welcoming and homely environment.
Undertake health and safety checks as required.
Support emergency procedures and fire safety arrangements.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

Experience supporting young people within supported accommodation, residential care, youth homelessness services or similar environments.
GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
Willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development.
Experience of working with young people, vulnerable individuals or families.
Experience of providing support, guidance or mentoring.
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles.
Understanding of the challenges faced by young people aged 16–17.
Ability to build positive and trusting relationships.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to produce clear, factual, timely records that support safeguarding, support planning and management oversight
Ability to promote independence whilst maintaining safeguarding responsibilities.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
Ability to maintain safe, warm and professional boundaries with young people aged 16-17

Desirable

Level 3 qualification in a relevant field such as:
Children and Young People's Workforce
Residential Childcare
Health and Social Care
Youth Work
Social Care
Education
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Qualification
Mental Health Awareness Training
Understanding of adverse childhood experiences and ACE informed relational support
Awareness of Ofsted- regulated supported accommodation and the importance of the Protection, Accommodation and Support Quality Standards
Knowledge of local safeguarding procedures
Knowledge of housing, benefits and tenancy readiness

Ready to Apply?

If you are passionate about helping young people develop independence, confidence and positive futures, we would love to hear from you.

At Thornton House, every member of staff plays an important role in providing:

"A Safe Home and a Fresh Start."

Pay: £13.85-£14.87 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Quick apply

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youth worker jobs in pelton, dur

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Specialist Support Worker

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