Residential Support Worker - Pegsworth House
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Residential Support Worker - Pegsworth House
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Residential Support Worker for Pegsworth Meadows Children's Home. This permanent role offers a salary of £28,598 - £31,022 per year plus enhancements for nights and weekends. Based in Pegswood, United Kingdom.
Job Details
- Salary: £28,598 - £31,022 per year (full time equivalent) Band 5 plus enhancement between 8pm-6am and weekends: £2,934.36 - £3,183.84 per year depending on spinal point
- Contract Type: Permanent (37hr and 18.5hr vacancies; one 18.5hr fixed term until February 2027)
- Location: Pegswood, United Kingdom
- Closing Date: 21 May, 2026
- Job Reference: ncc/TP/80/2927/NP
- Category: Social Care - Children Service
About the Role
Do you want a challenging and rewarding career with real opportunities to change the lives of young people living in a children's home? We are a new, purpose-built NCC home registered with Ofsted in September 2024. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a multi-site Children's Home with family group home and solo properties in Pegswood and Ashington. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] operates 5 other children's homes including a national secure children centre with education. Our open homes accommodate 25 young people aged 6-17. This role requires shift work including early and late shifts, predominantly weekend working. You will support young people to address emotional, social, and educational needs.
Key Requirements
- Good general education and willingness to complete Diploma Level 4 in Residential Childcare
- Resilience, dedication, and enthusiasm
- Ability to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Enhanced DBS disclosure required
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave plus public holidays (rising to 31 days after 5 years)
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexible leave per month
- Free parking at majority of NCC base sites
- Free electrical car charging at County Hall
- Equipment provided (mobile phone, laptop)
- Discount schemes and salary sacrifice options
Additional Information
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship for this role. For further information email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. To apply, visit the application page. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer and operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants meeting essential criteria.