Join Us as a Residential Support Worker!

Company: Dove Adolescent Services

Location: Yorkshire

Base Locations: We have exciting opportunities in Pontefract, Wakefield, Eggborough, and Barnsley!

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Specific Hours: 39 hours per week

Competitive Salary:

• Unqualified: Starting at £26,785.82, with potential earnings up to £32,185.82 including sleep-in shifts.
• Qualified (Level 3 Diploma or equivalent): Starting at £27,355.29, with potential earnings up to £32,755.29 including 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 of £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. Our mission is to help them build emotional resilience, foster positive relationships, and develop essential life skills.

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

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 creating a warm, inclusive home environment.
• Completing sleep-in duties as part of a flexible rota.

If you’re experienced, qualified, or simply passionate about making a difference in young people's lives, 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 our inspected homes are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, and we take pride in our dedicated teams and commitment to positive outcomes.

As part of our team, you could be:

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

What We're Looking For:

• A genuine desire to support and engage with young people.
• 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 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.