Senior Resource Centre Worker (Shift Lead)
Location: Darlington
Pay Rate – Starting from £14.50
Contract: Full-time, shifts incl. evenings/weekends/bank holidays
We’re looking for an experienced residential support worker to step into a Senior / Shift Lead role within a Children’s Resource Centre, supporting disabled children and young people with complex needs across residential, school, community and home settings.
The role
* Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the centre.
* Provide high-quality physical, social and emotional care.
* Act as key worker for more complex cases and support care planning.
* Supervise and guide junior staff, sessional workers and students.
* Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews/meetings.
* Support behaviour management, risk assessments and safeguarding.
* Promote education, recreation and social activities.
* Administer and monitor medication safely.
* Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, nights and bank holidays.
About you
Essential:
* Strong experience with children/young people, ideally with disabilities or complex needs.
* Residential or shift-based work experience.
* Level 3 Diploma – Caring for Children & Young People (or equivalent).
* Confident leading shifts and motivating a team.
* Solid knowledge of safeguarding and child development.
* Clear communication skills and good report writing.
* IT-literate, resilient and able to work flexibly.
* Understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations
* Enhanced DBS required.
Desirable:
* Experience with multi-agency working.
* Familiarity with behaviour management and alternative communication (e.g., Makaton/PECS)