Join Our Team as a Residential Support Worker!

Company: Dove Adolescent Services

Location: Yorkshire

Base Locations: We have services in Pontefract, Wakefield, Eggborough, and Barnsley, with vacancies available throughout these areas.

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Specific Hours: 39 hours per week

Salary:

• Unqualified: Base salary of £26,785.82, with the potential to earn up to £32,185.82 with sleep-in shifts.
• Qualified (Level 3 Diploma or equivalent): Base salary of £27,355.29, with the potential to earn up to £32,755.29 with sleep-in shifts.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive training and support to achieve your Level 3 Diploma in Childcare or Level 4 Apprenticeship
• £45 per sleep-in shift (average 8-10 per month)
• Pension scheme
• Employee discounts at over 740 retailers
• Refer-a-Friend bonus - £500 for every successful referral
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Holiday pay and meals included on shift
• Become part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK's leading children's services groups

About the Role:

At Dove Adolescent Services, we create safe, nurturing homes for young people aged 8-18, helping them develop emotional resilience, positive relationships, and essential life skills.

We are looking for Residential Childcare Support Workers across Yorkshire to provide personalized care, structure, and enriching experiences for young people.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of young people
• Building positive, trusting relationships
• Encouraging their interests, development, and independence
• Participating in activities and fostering a warm, inclusive home environment
• Completing sleep-in duties as part of a flexible rota

Whether you have experience or are simply passionate about supporting young people, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Dove?

Dove is not just a job; it’s a career path! Many of our Operations Directors and Home Managers started as Support Workers and advanced through ongoing training and development.

All of our inspected homes are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, and we take pride in our dedicated, ambitious teams and our commitment to achieving positive outcomes.

As part of our team, you could be:

• Biking or hiking the Pennines
• Taking trips to cinemas or theme parks
• Providing a safe, stable home where young people can thrive

What We're Looking For:

• A genuine desire to support and engage with young people
• The ability to work both as part of a team and independently
• Flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-in shifts
• Prior experience in care is welcome but not essential - we’ll provide the training!

Dove Adolescent Services is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.