Relief Residential Childcare Officer - Waking Night (Casual) (Foxden - Short Break Residential Care, South Shields)

Relief Residential Childcare Officer – Waking Night (Casual)
(Foxden – Short Break Residential Care, South Shields)
£32,888 pa pro rata (£17.04 per hour) Inclusive of Market Forces Supplement, Subject to Review 31 August 2028)

Work Pattern: Pattern varies to meet the needs of service. Your role could involve working weekends and bank holidays.

Applicants must be 22 years of age or over due to Ofsted guidance. 

Are you looking for a role where you can really make a difference to the life of a young person?

Foxden is situated in a residential area of South Shields providing short break care in the form of overnight stays for young people aged between their 7th and 18th birthday. The young people who attend Foxden have a variety of physical and/or learning disabilities. The home has residential space for up to 4 young people and is available 363 days of the year.

Short breaks enable us to create the perfect environment to entertain, interact with, and provide for all of our young people’s individual needs. We also love to be part of the community and regularly take trips out. We provide young people the opportunity to develop and learn in an environment that is safe and fun.

Our team is experienced and well established and we are looking for likeminded, enthusiastic, and passionate people to join us!

About the role

As a member of the team, you will support us to achieve our aim, working closely with your colleagues to ensure our children and young people enjoy their stay with us, have their personal care needs met, are supported to achieve and kept safe.

You will be responsible for covering waking night duties which typically runs from 21:45pm to 8:15am. You will also have access to supervision, training and development as part of your role.

You will be expected to partake key working responsibilities for young people and to maintain records as required, so ICT skills are essential.

You will be an integral part of the Care Team and work alongside other professionals to support children, young people and their families achieve the best possible outcomes by using a range of intervention methods and approaches.

Key Requirements

We are looking for a person that can display a patient and resilient attitude, exceptional communication skills and who will work with compassion, positivity and bring some fun into this role.

Ideally you will already have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent, and experience of working in a similar setting.

We need people who can be flexible and work well as part of a close and incredibly supportive team.

If this is the kind of rewarding career you are looking for, please apply today!

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We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here -  

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Closing date: Noon, 14 August 2026

Shortlisting will take place 18 August 2026

Interviews will take place on 26 August 2026