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Residential Support Worker - Children and Young People

United Kingdom, Choppington Employment contract 13.75 - 14.75 GBP / Hour · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER - CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE Location: Choppington Pay: £13.75 - £14.50 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications) Contract: Temporary Hours: Full-Time & Part-Time Available - Flexible to Suit You MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY Are you passionate about supporting children and young people? Do you want a role where every shift makes a positive impact? Brook Street Social Care is recruiting Residential Support Workers to support children and young people in residential settings across Choppington. This is a rewarding opportunity to help young people feel safe, valued, and empowered while building the confidence and life skills they need to thrive. You'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to making a lasting difference. THE ROLE As a Residential Support Worker, you will: Support children and young people with their daily routines Create a safe, positive, and nurturing environment Encourage independence, confidence, and emotional well-being Follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals Maintain accurate and up-to-date records WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Experience working with children and young people A caring, patient, and resilient approach Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Flexibility to work a variety of shifts Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) Desirable: NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care Full UK Driving Licence WHY JOIN BROOK STREET SOCIAL CARE? Competitive pay of £13.75 - £14.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle Ongoing training and career development opportunities Holiday pay Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme Dedicated recruitment consultant support Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job Responsibility

  • Support children and young people with their daily routines
  • Create a safe, positive, and nurturing environment
  • Encourage independence, confidence, and emotional well-being
  • Follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records

Requirements

  • Experience working with children and young people
  • A caring, patient, and resilient approach
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
  • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Nice to have

  • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
  • Full UK Driving Licence

What we offer

  • Competitive pay of £13.75 - £14.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
  • Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities
  • Holiday pay
  • Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
  • Dedicated recruitment consultant support
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

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