Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Senior Residential Support Worker!

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people? At Dove Adolescent Services, we provide safe and nurturing homes for children aged 8-18, helping them build emotional resilience and develop into confident adults. We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our Barnsley homes as Senior Residential Support Workers.

Contract Details

• Type: Full-time, permanent
• Hours: Average of 39 hours per week with a rotating weekly schedule
• Salary:
  • Unqualified: Base salary of £28,260.76, with potential earnings up to £33,660.76 including sleep-in shifts.
  • Qualified: Base salary of £29,253.49, with potential earnings up to £34,653.49 including sleep-in shifts.

What We Offer

• Sleep-in allowance: £45 per night (8-10 per month)
• Pay rise after probation
• Annual leave loyalty scheme
• Annual performance & loyalty bonus
• Free meals on shift
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
• £30 bonus for short-notice sickness cover
• Flexible working schedule
• Company pension (post-qualification)
• 20 days' holiday + Bank Holidays

Your Role

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will:

• Create a warm, homely environment through daily household tasks
• Support young people's interests and encourage positive activities
• Safeguard young people and contribute to care and risk plans
• Build trusting, meaningful relationships
• Promote healthy lifestyles and personal development
• Manage behavior with confidence and compassion
• Support family and peer connections
• Participate in care planning, reviews, and team meetings
• Advocate for young people at meetings and reviews

What We're Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A minimum of 12 months experience in a children's residential home
• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential
• Experience supporting vulnerable young people
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Empathy, patience, and resilience
• Flexibility with hours (including sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays)
• Good IT and record-keeping skills

Growth Opportunities

At Dove, we believe in nurturing talent. You will have opportunities to progress to Level 5 and into trainee and Registered Manager roles.

Our Commitment

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

If you're passionate about making a lasting difference and want to work within a supportive, ambitious team, we’d love to hear from you!