Residential Childcare Practitioner (D100)

Children's Residential Support Worker / Childcare Practitioner job vacancy Barnard Castle Area, County Durham
Full-Time | Permanent | £30,000 - £34,000 per annum DOE

Location:
This rewarding opportunity is based in the Barnard Castle area of County Durham. The role is easily commutable from surrounding towns and villages within approximately 30 minutes, including Darlington, Bishop Auckland, West Auckland, Gainford, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Staindrop, Richmond, Evenwood, Spennymoor, Shildon, and Newton Aycliffe.

Benefits:

• £30,000 to £34,000 per annum, depending on experience. (No Experience needed)

• Attendance bonus scheme.

• Excellent progression opportunities into senior or team leader roles.

• Fully funded training to achieve Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare.

• Supportive working environment with ongoing professional development.

The Organisation

Positive Outcome Recruitment are proud to have been selected as a recruitment partner for a well-established Children's Residential Care Provider in County Durham. While we are not the end employer, we are supporting the recruitment process on behalf of this dedicated provider.

This provider offers safe, supportive, and therapeutic residential care for children and young people who have experienced social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties (SEBD). Their homes are nurturing and structured environments where young people are supported to achieve positive outcomes and move forward in life.

Duties:

As a Children's Residential Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children and young people in their daily routines, including education, leisure, and social activities.

• Building trusting relationships with young people and acting as a consistent role model.

• Promoting positive behaviour and helping manage challenging situations.

• Supporting children with life skills, independence, and emotional well-being.

• Ensuring the home environment remains safe, clean, and supportive.

• Keeping accurate records including care plans, reports, and incident documentation.

• Working as part of a team and contributing to care planning and team meetings.

• Participating in ongoing training and development.

Criteria

No prior experience in residential childcare is necessary - full training is provided. However, we are looking for individuals with a distinct personality and the right values to work in this emotionally rewarding yet challenging sector. You must be:

• Resilient and calm under pressure.

• A fantastic team player.

• Caring, supportive, and non-judgemental.

• Empathetic with a genuine passion for working with children.

• Motivated to make a difference in a child's life.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as this opportunity is not open to sponsorship.

Compliance
All successful applicants will be subject to rigorous safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As such, applicants are required to declare all convictions and cautions, including those considered 'spent', unless they are protected under the DBS filtering rules. This is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children in care.

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