Children and Young Support Worker Job at Durham Full Time

Position: Children and Young People Support Worker
Location: County Durham

We’re looking for compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individuals to join our team.

Gain real world experience supporting young people with emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs
Build practical skills that complement degrees in Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Social Work, Criminology, and related fields
Ideal for mature students seeking a career change into mental health or social care
Flexible shifts that can work around university timetables or other commitments

What We Offer

Excellent pay: £15.50-£20 per hour
Paid mileage for every shift
Fully funded training, including a £500 TMVA course
Flexible shift options, including block bookings
Ongoing training, development, and professional support

Location:

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Shift Patterns: 8am-8pm (Day) 8pm-8am (Night) 8am-11pm + Sleep-in

About the Role

As a Mental Health Residential Support Worker, you’ll support children and young people living in residential hope who may be experiencing trauma, emotional distress, or mental health challenges. Working within a minimum 2:1 staffing ratio, you’ll help create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where young people can grow and recover.

Your responsibilities will include:

Building positive, trusting relationships with young people
Supporting emotional regulation and mental wellbeing
Encouraging independence, confidence, and personal development
Supporting daily routines: school runs, appointments, activities, and bedtime
Keeping accurate daily records (emotions, routines, behaviours, activities, etc.)
Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns
Supporting with personal care and household tasks when needed
Managing challenging behaviour with patience, empathy, and resilience

What We’re Looking For

A caring, professional, and non-judgemental attitude
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure
Good attention to detail when writing notes and reports
Experience in mental health, social care, or youth work (advantageous but not essential)
Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (preferred but not required)
A valid DBS (we can support your application)
A driving licence is a bonus due to varied locations

What You’ll Gain

A rewarding role where every day makes a difference
Experience that strengthens your academic studies and future career
Competitive hourly pay + mileage reimbursement
Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle or study commitments
Ongoing training and development to support your professional growth

If you’re ready to support young people’s mental health and want a role that’s both challenging and deeply rewarding, we’d love to hear from you.

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