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WHAT WE DO MATTERS
The team at Aycliffe Secure Centre provide a caring, trauma informed and aspirational environment for young people aged between 10 and 18.  Our young people are accommodated under a welfare or criminal justice order and have faced many adversities, including neglect, trauma, relationship breakdown and criminal proceedings. As a result, you will be working with young people with complex needs and behaviours including violence and aggression.  Our job is to provide them with a safe and caring home and to support them to develop the relationships and skills that will help them towards a positive and successful future.
 
The Multidisciplinary team at the Centre work collaboratively together and with external professionals and families to create an experience for young people that results in a successful and safe transition into a community home.
 
Find out more about our exceptional facilities and testimonies from our team at: https://www.durham.gov.uk/aycliffesecurecentre
 
 
WHAT YOU DO MATTERS
Joining us at Aycliffe Secure Centre is one of the most rewarding career choices you can make. The role is both physically and mentally challenging, but the opportunity to see the positive, lasting difference you make in the lives of our young people is truly inspiring.

You will play a vital leadership role, guiding and motivating a team of Dedicated Waking Nights Residential Workers. Through your support and direction, you will help your team achieve and ensure the highest standards of care for the young people we support.

In this role you will have the opportunity to  :

•  Be part of the development, implementation and monitoring of young people’s case plans.
• Provide motivation, influence, guidance and development to the team in order to maximise their effectiveness.
• Work collaboratively with the team, young people, their families, social workers and other professionals to set the standards and evaluate achievements.
• Set outstanding standards of practice outlined within the Children’s Homes regulation 2015.

Our Dedicated Waking Night Care Supervisors are required to hold relevant qualification that relates to work with children equivalent to NVQ Level 3 (or above) in, e.g. childcare, youth work.
 
If you possess the relevant qualifications as well as resilience, determination, leadership and an intrinsic desire to help, we want to hear from you.
 
Find out more information or contact our team at  : https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/22667/Working-for-Aycliffe-Secure-Centre
 
 
EVERY SHIFT MATTERS
Our young people are cared for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This role involves working a dedicated overnight shift pattern. Shifts run from 9.00pm to 7.45am Sunday to Thursday, and 9.00pm to 8.30am on Friday and Saturday.

The rota follows a rolling schedule of 4 consecutive shifts followed by 5 shifts off, then 5 consecutive shifts followed by 4 shifts off.

YOUR DEVELOPMENT MATTERS
Your role will start with our comprehensive induction programme which includes a range of formal and informal learning opportunities so you can carry out your role safely, effectively and with confidence.  There are also excellent ongoing training and development opportunities as well as dedicated one-to-one time to reflect upon workplace practice and access to specialist support.
 
 
YOU MATTER TO US
The difference we make to the lives of our young people is extremely valuable and we want everyone who contributes to that to feel appreciated.

As a valued member of the team you can expect a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service) and membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website : https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits-if-you-work-for-us

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.
 
 
INTERVIEWS
It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 11th May 2026.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
 
 
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
 
 
HOW TO APPLY
Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted. For guidance on completing your application, visit our website : https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/2083/How-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us
 
If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email RecruitmentCYPS@durham.gov.uk
 
All correspondence relating to your application will be sent from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk. Kindly check your spam/junk folder regularly to ensure you don’t miss any updates.
 
 
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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £32,597 - £36,363 plus allowances and enhancements

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

Sector: Schools

Job Role: Supervisor