Childrens Residential Support Worker #000A148B1

Semester.co.uk; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Social & Health Care sector is seeking three Residential Support Workers for their short breaks overnight service in Barnsley. This hands-on role includes delivering person-centred care, ensuring the wellbeing of children with additional needs, and working flexible shifts including weekends. The ideal candidates will possess relevant experience, a caring demeanor, and a willingness to start soon.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

Weekly payments via in-house payroll

Support from a dedicated team

Assigned experienced consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs preferred.
• Willingness to apply for an enhanced DBS.
• References required for the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support.
• Promote the wellbeing, independence, and safety of each child.
• Assist with daily routines and personal care.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Flexibility

Job description

Job Title: Residential Support Worker
Type: Temporary Position (3-month contract)
Quantity Required: 3
Category: Social & Health Care – Non-Qualified
Hours: Up to 37 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Early (7:00–14:30), Late (14:00–22:00), Waking Nights
Location: Barnsley
Weekend Working: Required

We are seeking up to three Residential Support Workers to join a dedicated team at our short breaks overnight service in Barnsley, supporting children with additional needs, including complex health conditions, learning difficulties, and disabilities.

This is a hands-on role based entirely within the residential home, working across a rotating shift pattern that includes early, late, and waking night shifts – with weekend work as part of the rota.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support

Promote the wellbeing, independence, and safety of each child

Assist with daily routines, activities, and personal care

Work collaboratively with the team to ensure a safe and nurturing environment

Keep accurate records and contribute to individual care planning

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

Experience working with children or young people with additional needs (preferred)

A caring, patient, and reliable approach

Flexibility to work across all shift types, including weekends

A valid enhanced DBS or willingness to apply for one

If you’re passionate about supporting children and available to start soon, we’d love to hear from you.

You must have:

Enhanced DBS/Update service.

References required for the last 5 years of employment.

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

Competitive Rates of pay

In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

Enhanced DBS completed.

Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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