Children's Support Worker - Middlesborough

Children’s Support Worker

Hourly Rate - £14 - £14.50

Full time – 40 Hours – Rotas will include a mixture of the following shifts

• Day shift – 8am until 8pm
• Night shift – 8pm until 8am
• Sleep ins – 8am until 8am next day (8am – 10:30pm on shift, 10:30pm – 7am Sleep) – sleeps paid

Locations may vary due to the accommodation being provided by the local authority but the closest home will be selected for you.

Are you ready to Join our passionate team?

Are you an individual who can see children's potential and will strive to help them achieve their goals? We seek a Support Worker to support the Manager in transforming practices so children and young people can progress and receive the best care and support.

We would like to hear from you if you are an ambitious, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, dynamic, and a forward-thinking individual who would like to develop and grow?

We are looking for someone with an understanding of children’s residential care who will be passionate about safeguarding, promote the welfare of children and committed to providing quality care and support.

About Us –

At Intelligent Care, we don’t just provide support, we change lives. As a care provider, we’re passionate about helping looked after children and young people navigate some of the most critical transitions in their lives. We offer more than care, we deliver purposeful, personalised support that puts the child or young person at the heart of everything we do.

Whether it's in moments of crisis or times of change, we step in with urgency, compassion, and expertise. Our services are designed around the individual, tailored care plans, dedicated teams, and environments that feel safe, secure, and nurturing.

We support children and young people with challenging behaviours, ensuring they receive the right care, from the right people, at the right time. With Intelligent Care, every detail matters, every need is recognised, and every child is valued.

If you’re driven by purpose and want to be part of a team that delivers exceptional care with integrity and heart, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities –

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to children and young people, ensuring their safety, dignity, and emotional well-being at all times.
• Support children and young people with learning difficulties and challenging behaviours, using trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches.
• Respond effectively in crisis situations, providing calm, consistent support and ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Promote positive routines, structure, and stability to help young people develop life skills, independence, and confidence.
• Work collaboratively with care teams, contributing to care plans that are tailored to the individual needs of each child or young person.
• Encourage and support access to education, health services, and community activities, advocating for the young person’s best interests.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and timely records in line with organisational and regulatory standards.
• Build trusting, professional relationships with young people that promote emotional safety and growth.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours in line with care plans, risk assessments, and organisational training.
• Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins or waking nights, depending on the needs of the placement.
• Ensure the home or placement setting is safe, clean, and welcoming, contributing to a nurturing and secure environment.
• Attend training, supervisions, and team meetings, actively engaging in continuous professional development.

You must –

• Be aged 21 or over
• Have experience working with children and young people
• Have a genuine passionate for providing quality care
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• A commitment to safeguarding, professionalism, and delivering care that puts the young person first
• Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or are willing to work towards this
• Have experience working with challenging behaviours

Why Choose Intelligent Care?

With Intelligent Care, you have a unique opportunity to work with some of the children and young people in our region that need it most. We don’t just hire people, we carefully select and train our employees to the best standard so they can work with in our services with quality and purpose.

What we will give you –

• Career Development– Ongoing training, support with qualifications, and clear pathways for progression into senior or specialist roles.
• Comprehensive Benefits - Including a contributory company pension, a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (BUPA 24/7)
• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme – Earn rewards for helping us grow our team with people as passionate as you.
• Fully Funded Training and Qualifications – We invest in your professional growth with access to industry-recognised qualifications.
• Wellbeing Support – Regular wellbeing check-ins and mental health support to help you thrive at work
• Paid Induction and Shadowing – Get fully supported and confident before starting solo shifts.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.00-£14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral programme

Work Location: In person