Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

Senior Residential Support Worker

Contract Type :
Full-time, permanent
Specific Hours :
Average of 39 hours per week- weekly rota pattern alternates
Salary :
Unqualified:
Base salary of £28,260.76, with the potential to earn up to £33,660.76 with sleep-in shifts.

* Qualified (full diploma Level 5 or equivalent):
Base salary of £29,253.49, with the potential to earn up to £34,653.49 with sleep-in shifts.
What We Can

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
About Dove Adolescent Services
At Dove Adolescent Services, we provide safe, nurturing homes for young people aged 8-18, helping them build emotional resilience, form positive relationships, and move confidently toward adulthood.
We're now recruiting  Senior Residential Childcare Support Workers  to join our Barnsley homes.
Dove is a place where careers grow. Many of our Operations Directors and Home Managers began as Support Workers, and we're proud to invest in our teams through meaningful training and development.
All of our inspected services are rated  Good  or  Outstanding  by Ofsted. 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.
What You'll Be Doing:
Creating a warm, homely environment through daily household tasks
Supporting young people's interests and encouraging positive activities
Safeguarding young people and contributing to care and risk plans
Building trusting, meaningful relationships
Promoting healthy lifestyles and personal development
Managing behaviour with confidence and compassion
Supporting family and peer connections
Taking part in care planning, reviews, and team meetings
Advocating for young people at meetings and reviews

What We're Looking For:

Minimum  12 months  experience in a children's residential home
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare  (or equivalent) - essential
Experience supporting vulnerable young people
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Empathetic, patient, and resilient
Flexible with hours (sleep-ins, weekends, bank holidays)
Good IT and record-keeping skills
Opportunities to progress to  Level 5  and into trainee and Registered Manager roles
Dove Adolescent Services is an equal opportunities employer.  We actively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible 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. All offers of employment will be subject to an  Enhanced DBS check  and satisfactory references.