Residential Support Worker - Phoenix House

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Bedlington
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£31,022 / year
CATEGORY
Social Care
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Residential Child Care Safeguarding Communication Teamwork Resilience Empathy Shift Work Flexibility Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care

FULL DESCRIPTION

Residential Support Worker - Phoenix House

This is a permanent, full-time position at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s Phoenix House Children's Home in Bedlington, UK. Salary: £28,598 - £31,022 per year (full-time equivalent) plus enhancement for unsocial hours.

About the Role

At Phoenix House we have three young people (aged between 9 and 12) able to live with us at one time. These young people are here through no fault of their own and have often had a troubled start. Through positive interventions by a skilled team, they are supported to address emotional, social, and educational needs. Your personal qualities will help create an environment of reflection, challenge, and specialist help. You will work to a shift pattern including early and late shifts with some sleeping-in duties. You must be willing to complete the Diploma Level 3 in Residential Child Care.

Why Choose [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

  • 26 days annual leave plus public holidays, rising to 31 after 5 years
  • Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexible leave per month
  • Free parking at most [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] base sites
  • Equipment provided including mobile phone and laptop
  • Local government discount schemes and salary sacrifice options
  • Staff networks for peer support and development

Useful Information

Please note, if you require sponsorship to work in the UK, this position does not meet Home Office criteria for UK Visa Sponsorship. You will work an average of 37 hours per week on a shift pattern covering two out of four weekends and some bank holidays. The successful applicant will require an Enhanced DBS disclosure. For further information email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Attached Documents

  • Residential Support Worker Job Description (PDF)
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