Join Our Agency Team – Residential Childcare Support Worker
Hours: (Flexible/Zero Hours)
Location: Various settings across (East and South Durham)
Hours: Zero hours (flexible, agency-based shifts)
Pay: £13 + sleep-in enhancements
Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives? Are you looking for flexible work that fits around your life? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where no two days are ever the same?
If so – we’d love to hear from you!
As an agency worker, you will:
Work across a variety of residential care settings, supporting young people with complex needs and behaviours. Your role will be to provide consistent, high-quality care on a flexible, ad-hoc basis, depending on service needs and your availability.
Key responsibilities include:
· Supporting young people in line with their individual care plans
· Promoting independence and encouraging positive outcomes
· Assisting with personal care, medication, meal preparation, and daily routines
· Managing challenging behaviour and ensuring safety through risk management
· Engaging in activities and appointments with the young person
· Writing reports, completing incident forms, and maintaining accurate records
· Communicating with families, professionals, and external agencies
· Adhering to safeguarding protocols, GDPR, OFSTED and CQC regulations
What we’re looking for:
· Experience in a care or support setting (professional or lived experience considered)
· Resilient, calm under pressure, and able to adapt to different environments
· Confident working with challenging behaviours
· Ability to build trusting relationships with young people
· Flexible, reliable, and committed to delivering excellent care
· Willingness to undertake relevant training
Requirements:
· Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willing to work towards)
· Full UK manual driving licence (essential)
· Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
· First Aid qualification desirable (can be provided)
What we offer:
· Weekly pay
· Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
· Ongoing training and development
· Supportive agency team available 24/7
· Opportunity to work in a variety of settings to build your experience