Children's Residential Care Officer/Complex Needs (Alan Shearer Residential)
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £14.46 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £27,821 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Alan Shearer Residential, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 7LU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | St Cuthbert's Care |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Make a real difference at the Alan Shearer Centre
The Alan Shearer Centre is a renowned specialist disability provision, dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We are now expanding our expertise to open a brand-new residential home for up to three children with complex needs, offering a safe, nurturing and family-style environment where each child can flourish, grow in independence and enjoy life-enriching opportunities.
We are looking for compassionate and resilient Residential Care Officers to join our dedicated team and help shape this exciting new service. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of children who need specialist care and support.
Your Role
Provide day-to-day care, encouragement and support for children with complex needs.
Help children develop confidence, life skills and social abilities in a stimulating, safe environment.
Deliver personalised care plans alongside our specialist multi-disciplinary team.
Create fun and meaningful experiences, both at home and in the wider community.
Support children with personal care in a dignified, respectful way.
Ensure a homely, safe environment that meets all care and regulatory standards.
About You
A genuine commitment to improving the lives of children with complex needs.
Experience of supporting children or young people with disabilities.
Patience, resilience and excellent communication skills.
A positive team player, flexible for shift work including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
The Alan Shearer Centre is a renowned specialist disability provision, dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We are now expanding our expertise to open a brand-new residential home for up to three children with complex needs, offering a safe, nurturing and family-style environment where each child can flourish, grow in independence and enjoy life-enriching opportunities.
We are looking for compassionate and resilient Residential Care Officers to join our dedicated team and help shape this exciting new service. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of children who need specialist care and support.
Your Role
Provide day-to-day care, encouragement and support for children with complex needs.
Help children develop confidence, life skills and social abilities in a stimulating, safe environment.
Deliver personalised care plans alongside our specialist multi-disciplinary team.
Create fun and meaningful experiences, both at home and in the wider community.
Support children with personal care in a dignified, respectful way.
Ensure a homely, safe environment that meets all care and regulatory standards.
About You
A genuine commitment to improving the lives of children with complex needs.
Experience of supporting children or young people with disabilities.
Patience, resilience and excellent communication skills.
A positive team player, flexible for shift work including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.