Residential Childcare Worker

Shotley Bridge

£12.71 - £20 per hour (including Bank Holidays)

We are currently looking to recruit Residential Childcare Workers to work within a range of residential settings across the North East.

Within this role you will be supporting a range of young people that may have learning difficulties, autism and/or emotional behavioural disorders and mental health issues. The younger persons you are supporting may also present different aspects of challenging behaviour and complex health needs.

The ideal candidate will possess:

* Previous experience of working within residential childcare settings.

* Effective communications in relation to report writing and verbal communication with staff.

* Awareness of non-verbal communication.

* A professional and caring nature.

* The ability to engage with young people in a positive and proactive manner.

* A level 3 qualification (or ...