Residential Support Worker

Job description

Residential Support Worker

Company: Dove Adolescent Services
Location : Barnsley
Base Location: With services in Pontefract, Wakefield, Eggborough and Barnsley we currently have vacancies throughout
Contract Type : Part time, permanent
Specific Hours : 20 hours per week
Salary :
Unqualified: Base salary of £13,734.86 per annum ( £26,785.82 FTE ), with the potential to earn up to £15,894.86 per annum with sleep-in shifts.
Qualified (full diploma Level 3 qualified or equivalent): Base salary of £14,032.03 per annum ( £27,355.29 FTE ), with the potential to earn up to £16,192.03 per annum with sleep-in shifts.
What We Offer:
Full training and support to gain 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
Be part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK's leading children's services groups
About the Role
At Dove Adolescent Services, we provide safe, nurturing homes for young people aged 8-18, helping them build emotional resilience, positive relationships, and the skills they need for adulthood.
We're recruiting Residential Childcare Support Workers across Yorkshire to support young people with personalised care, structure, and meaningful experiences.
In this role, you will:
Safeguard and support the wellbeing of young people
Build positive, trusting relationships
Encourage their interests, development, and independence
Take part in activities and help create a warm, inclusive home environment
Complete sleep-in duties as part of a flexible rota
Whether you're experienced, qualified, or simply passionate about supporting young people, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Dove?
Dove is a place to build a career, not just start a job-many of our Operations Directors and Home ...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Barnsley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English