Job Description

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Qualified Residential Childcare Worker at a location in Wallsend, North Tyneside- Full time Salary 42,400 circa (consisting of 18 per hour for a 40-hour week plus sleep in rate of 50 per night, and any disturbance payments at 18 an hour). Overtime, may also be available

Are you passionate about providing high-quality care in children's services? Do you have experience in being part of a team achieving great outcomes for children and young people in a children's services setting?

We are looking for qualified experienced Residential Child Care Workers to support our 4 bed Emotional Behavioural Development (EBD) Children's Homes in Wallsend, North Tyneside

Sunbridge Childcare

Ltd

is at an exciting stage of their development offering residential care to children with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties. Our approach is personalised, and needs led ensuring that our children and young people are safe and cared for to the highest standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team providing exceptional support in our children's homes.

The Candidate

We require a individual with a minimum NVQ Level 3/4 in Residential care, with experience of working with children and young people in a residential setting (or equivalent) and who have at least 1 years' experience of working in a Children's Home.

Candidates would preferably have a full driving licence and be able to provide two work references and as this is a regulated activity, a clear Enhanced DBS for working with children is essential.

We require enthusiastic individuals who are committed to providing the best possible supportive and nurturing environment for our young people. People who continually look to improve the standards of the Home and their personal development along with those around them.

As part of the care team, you will consistently provide a high-quality care experience for children and young people and maintain a high standard of individual practice consistent with National Quality Standards.

You will work in a positive, respectful, and empowering way with all young people to promote good relationships and encourage achievement.

Key Tasks

Safeguarding children and young people

To act in the role as a positive role model and always maintain high professional standards.

To ensure the routine physical care and hygiene of the young people is maintained including appropriate routines, limits, and boundaries for the young people.

To act as good advocates for the young people when the need arises.

Where and when required, as per policy engage in de-escalation techniques with the young people and physical intervention where necessary.

Support and transport young people to and from activities, contact with families and other appointments.

To interact on an individual and group basis with all young people to build up good working relationships.

To ensure high standards of safe working practices are always adhered to.

To actively participate in social, recreational, and educational activities with the young people.

Support young people to develop the self-care skills including encouraging the participation of the young people in the domestic tasks of the home.

To work in conjunction with other professionals within a multi-disciplinary framework

Do you have:

You must have the required qualification which is a minimum NVQ Level 3 /4 Residential care working with Children and Young People in a Children's Residential setting.

Knowledge of children's needs and rights and how these can be best met in a Residential setting.

Ability to demonstrate good childcare practice in your own direct work with children.

Good understanding of the Care Standards Act 2000 and Children's Home (England) Regulations 2015.

Clean driving licence and ability to drive with young passengers.

You will be working within an OFSTED regulated activity and a clear Enhanced DBS for working with children as required.

Benefits:

Very competitive rate of pay plus allowances

Company Pension Scheme with Employer matching contributions after 2 years service.

Life Insurance cover

Refer a Friend Bonus

Comprehensive Training Programme

Annual Bonus

Career development linked to personal PDP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent - 40 hours per week - shift rota.

Salary: 18.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 years experience
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) NVQ Level 3 /4 Residential or equivalent
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12.9. 25

Expected start date: October 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Wallsend NE28: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Can you give an example of when you have worked in a challenging situation with young people in a residential setting
Experience:

Residential Child Care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

UK Driving Licence (required) NVQ Level 3/4 -Children and Young People in residential (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person