Job Description

Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire



Salary: From 31,537 to 34,434 per annum pro rata



Grade: H



Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)



Hours: Part Time (30 hours)

The future is bright at Morton on Swale Children's Resource Centre.

Join us as we empower and support children and young people with complex disabilities and health care needs, inspiring them to reach their full potential.

About the role

Morton on Swale Children's Resource Centre provides support to children and young people with disabilities. We offer short breaks and day care and support young people to access local facilities and have adventures.



Many young people we support have autism with varying levels of challenging behaviours, some have complex health needs requiring additional support with moving and transferring, epilepsy management, administrating of medication and gastro and feed care for which you would receive training.



As part of your role, you will carry out personal care, housekeeping, key working, and medication duties.


You would also be required to work 26 weekends of the year.

About You

We're looking for passionate, enthusiastic, and highly skilled professionals who:


Are child-focused with a positive approach Understand safeguarding in a registered childcare setting Communicate effectively and adaptively, especially with children who may not use words to speak Are willing to complete a Level 4 apprenticeship as part of the role

Why Join us?

Generous Annual Leave: 28 days of holiday (pro-rata), increasing to 34 days after 5 years' service - plus public holidays.
Pension Scheme:for your future with our generous Local Government Pension Scheme. Fitness Discounts: Discounted Gym memberships at various gyms across the county. Lifestyle Savings: Enjoy a wide range of discounts at hundreds of popular high-street and online retailers. And more: Additional wellbeing support, employee assistance, and development opportunities.




If you would like to discuss any of these opportunities further please contact either Zoe Allen Registered Manager on Zoe.Allen@northyorks.gov.uk or Gemma Sheader Short Breaks Manager on Gemma.Sheader@northyorks.gov.uk





We look forward to exploring your interest and receiving your application.

Key dates:

Closing Date: Sunday 16th November 2025


Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Key documents:

Total Rewards Brochure

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.

Children's Residential Short Breaks Worker

Salary:

31,537 - 34,434 per annum pro rata

Posted:

31/10/2025

Closing date:

16/11/2025

Closing time:

23:59