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Job Post Details

Residential Care Workers - Bangor
JDR - Just Dynamic Recruitment
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4.3
Bangor
Up to £15.83 an hour
Temporary, Full-time
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Job details

Up to £15.83 an hour
Temporary, Full-time
Weekend availability, Holidays
Bangor

Full job description

Residential Care Worker - Youth Justice

Location: Woodlands Juvenile Justice Centre, Bangor
Pay: Approx. £15.83 per hour + 10.5% Shift Disturbance Allowance + £725 annual Secure Unit Allowance (pro rata)
Hours: 37 hours per week | Rota basis
Positions: 5
Contract: Temporary assignment - 24 October 2026 to 31 March 2027

JDR Recruitment is recruiting 5 Residential Care Workers for Northern Ireland Civil Service assignments with the Department of Justice / Youth Justice Agency at Woodlands Juvenile Justice Centre.

This is a rewarding but demanding role supporting young people within a secure residential environment using a child-first, trauma-informed approach.

The Role

You will:

  • Provide high-quality physical, social and emotional care to young people.

  • Positively engage with and supervise young people throughout their daily routines.

  • Plan and deliver individual and group activities.

  • Support young people who may display challenging behaviour.

  • Maintain accurate case notes, daily records, risk assessments and incident reports.

  • Participate in care planning, case reviews and handovers.

  • Work with families, colleagues and other professionals.

  • Identify and report safeguarding or child-protection concerns.

  • Support the safe and effective day-to-day running of the residential unit.

  • Respond appropriately to critical incidents and potentially challenging situations.

  • Use approved physical-intervention techniques where necessary and following appropriate training.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must have:

  • GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or above, or equivalent.

  • At least 1 year's experience working with young people who display challenging behaviour within a social care or residential setting.

Working Pattern

The successful candidates will work a rota averaging 37 hours per week, including:

  • Evenings

  • Weekends

  • Public holidays

  • 2 weekends out of every 3

A 10.5% Shift Disturbance Allowance is payable from the start date, along with a £725 per annum Secure Unit Allowance, paid pro rata monthly.

Security Clearance

Successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant pre-employment checks and obtain Enhanced security clearance.

JDRBelfast

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

JDR Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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