Senior Residential Childcare Worker (2 posts)
Newcastle City Council
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom£36,363 - £39,862 per annumCloses: 12 Apr
Senior Residential Childcare Worker – Children’s Home
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £36,363 –£39,862 per annum + Excellent Local Authority Benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Our Vision
Newcastle is redeveloping and expanding its residential provision to ensure every young person receives safe, high-quality, nurturing care. One of our children’s homes has been redeveloped, creating an exciting opportunity for an individual to help shape an innovative service that puts children first.
We believe every child deserves stability, support, and the chance to thrive. This role gives you the platform to influence practice, develop staff, and transform lives.
About the Service
Newcastle City Council provides residential care to some of the most vulnerable young people in the city, many of whom have experienced multiple placement breakdowns and present complex needs. Our homes are supported by an experienced management team and the Future Focus Team, ensuring a strong foundation for excellent practice and continuous improvement.
We are committed to:
“Stepping up to Senior Carer has been one of the most rewarding moves of my career. I’ve gone from simply supporting individuals’ day-to-day to shaping how our whole team delivers care. It’s given me the chance to lead by example, build confidence in others, and make an even bigger difference to the people we support. If you’re passionate about care and ready to grow, it’s a role that truly lets you shine”.
The Role
Our Children’s Residential Service is looking for compassionate, motivated, and experienced Carers who are ready to take the next step in their career. As a Senior Carer, you will play a key role in supporting young people, leading staff on shift, and ensuring the highest standards of care, safety, and emotional support are maintained.
You will be confident in decision-making, a mentor to your teammates, and a positive role model for the young people in our homes. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference every day—helping young people feel safe, heard, and empowered to grow.
What You’ll Be Doing:
We’re looking for an experienced, dynamic and motivated individual who is:
Newcastle City Council is committed to supporting your development and wellbeing.
You will receive:
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
This role involves Children's regulated activity and therefore:
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Matthew Forster, residential manager on - 07977796406
Apply Today
If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of young people with complex needs—and you’re looking for an employer who supports your growth—then Newcastle City Council is the place for you. Join us in building brighter futures. Apply today and be part of a team that puts children first.
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.
We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £36,363 –£39,862 per annum + Excellent Local Authority Benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Our Vision
Newcastle is redeveloping and expanding its residential provision to ensure every young person receives safe, high-quality, nurturing care. One of our children’s homes has been redeveloped, creating an exciting opportunity for an individual to help shape an innovative service that puts children first.
We believe every child deserves stability, support, and the chance to thrive. This role gives you the platform to influence practice, develop staff, and transform lives.
About the Service
Newcastle City Council provides residential care to some of the most vulnerable young people in the city, many of whom have experienced multiple placement breakdowns and present complex needs. Our homes are supported by an experienced management team and the Future Focus Team, ensuring a strong foundation for excellent practice and continuous improvement.
We are committed to:
- High-quality, trauma-informed care
- Supporting young people to remain safely in Newcastle
- Strengthening consistency, resilience, and positive outcomes
- Developing forward-thinking residential services
“Stepping up to Senior Carer has been one of the most rewarding moves of my career. I’ve gone from simply supporting individuals’ day-to-day to shaping how our whole team delivers care. It’s given me the chance to lead by example, build confidence in others, and make an even bigger difference to the people we support. If you’re passionate about care and ready to grow, it’s a role that truly lets you shine”.
The Role
Our Children’s Residential Service is looking for compassionate, motivated, and experienced Carers who are ready to take the next step in their career. As a Senior Carer, you will play a key role in supporting young people, leading staff on shift, and ensuring the highest standards of care, safety, and emotional support are maintained.
You will be confident in decision-making, a mentor to your teammates, and a positive role model for the young people in our homes. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference every day—helping young people feel safe, heard, and empowered to grow.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Leading shifts and supporting a team of carers to deliver high-quality, child-centred care
- Acting as a role model for young people in the home, promoting independence, wellbeing, and opportunities for all
- Supporting staff through coaching, direction, and leadership on shift
- Contributing to care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support frameworks
- Promoting a safe, nurturing, structured home environment
- Ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are met at all times
- Building positive relationships with young people, families, professionals, and colleagues
- Maintaining accurate records and supporting the management of resources within the home
We’re looking for an experienced, dynamic and motivated individual who is:
- Experienced in residential childcare
- Qualified with a recognised Social Work qualification or Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Knowledgeable about trauma, mental health, and neurodevelopmental conditions
- Skilled in supporting the management of the home in building resilient, positive cultures
- Confident in supporting complex behaviours using a trauma-informed approach
- Organised, reflective, and able to maintain high-quality case records
- Committed to safeguarding and excellent outcomes for young people
- Commitment to ensuring young people’s voices are heard
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build relationships with young people, families, and staff.
- Commitment to continuous professional development
Newcastle City Council is committed to supporting your development and wellbeing.
You will receive:
- A dedicated 5-day induction
- Comprehensive training, including trauma-informed practice
- Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave
- Access to wellbeing initiatives and support
- A generous defined-benefit Local Government Pension Scheme
- Home electronics and car leasing schemesYou will be part of a supportive management team that encourages creativity, career progression and reflective practice.
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
This role involves Children's regulated activity and therefore:
- Enhanced DBS, police and barred list checks are required
- Written references will be taken up prior to interview and these will be checked as part for the process if sucsessful
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Matthew Forster, residential manager on - 07977796406
Apply Today
If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of young people with complex needs—and you’re looking for an employer who supports your growth—then Newcastle City Council is the place for you. Join us in building brighter futures. Apply today and be part of a team that puts children first.
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.
We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.