Resource Workers – Disabled Children’s & Family Support Team (Staff Bank)

Make a Difference to the Lives of Disabled Children and Young People

Resource Workers – Disabled Children’s & Family Support Team
NCC Staff Bank | Flexible hours | Countywide

Looking for flexible work where every shift can make a real difference?

We’re looking for enthusiastic and committed Resource Workers to join our Staff Bank and help us create positive experiences, greater independence and more social opportunities for disabled children and young people across Northumberland

As part of our developing Disabled Children’s & Family Support Team, you’ll support children and young people in their homes and communities, as well as at activity-based sessions and social groups. Your work could take you indoors, outdoors or into the community, helping children and young people take part, build confidence and enjoy new experiences.

What could your shifts look like?

This is flexible Staff Bank work offered as and when required, including weekdays, weekends, mornings and early evenings. Shifts can range from 2–3 hours up to 6 hours, with opportunities to provide cover at short notice for annual leave, sickness and community groups.

What we’re looking for

You’ll need:

• Experience of working with children and young people
• A Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People
• A driving licence and access to a car, as support is delivered countywide
• Availability to work flexibly, including mornings, evenings and weekends
• Experience of working with children with additional needs is desirable

Why join our Staff Bank?

Joining the Staff Bank gives you the flexibility to work and earn alongside your existing commitments, while building valuable experience and developing your career. You’ll have opportunities to:

• Develop new skills and strengthen your existing experience
• Build your professional network
• Experience different roles across the organisation
• Increase your employability
• Explore opportunities that could lead to fixed-term or permanent roles

Ready to make your time count?

If you’re passionate about supporting children and young people and want flexible work with a genuine purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal conversation about the role and what it involves, contact Team Manager Julie Anderson on 07561 601906.

Apply today and help create more opportunities for disabled children and young people across Northumberland.

Interviews are planned for 18th and 19th November 2026.

What you need to know

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post. For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.

Additionally, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria, including the pass mark for interview selection, to ensure a fair and manageable recruitment process. We encourage early applications.

Alternative application format: British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930