Residential Child Care Support Worker - 30 Hours

Dove; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dove Adolescent Services seeks passionate Residential Child Care Support Workers to make a positive difference in young people's lives. Join a supportive and collaborative team where full training is provided, and career growth is encouraged. You will engage in various activities, creating a nurturing environment for our youth.

Benefits

Full training to gain a recognized qualification

Payment for sleep-in shifts

Company pension

Employee discount scheme with major retailers

Refer a Friend program

Childcare voucher scheme

Holiday pay

Meals included

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable young people is desirable but not essential.
• Commitment to the role including weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Promote welfare and establish trust with young people.
• Encourage individual interests and provide support.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Motivation and Engagement

Flexibility

Job description

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Residential Child Care Support Worker - 30 Hours

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Dove

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United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Residential Child Care Support Worker - Hours

Residential Childcare Support Worker

Salary: Unqualified: Base salary of £__, with a potential to earn up to £__, with sleep-in shifts.

Qualified (full diploma Level qualified or equivalent): Base salary of £__, with a potential to earn up to £__, with sleep-in shifts.

Base Location: With services in Pontefract, Wakefield, Doncaster, Eggborough and Barnsley, we currently have vacancies throughout.

Contract Hours: 30 hours

Do you want to work in a role that makes a positive difference to young people’s lives? Are you looking for the next step in your career with a company that will support and train you?

Dove Adolescent Services is looking for Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our team. As part of our team, you will help provide flexible, individual residential care packages for children and young people. Our goal is to transform lives by being passionate, innovative, and invested in everything we do.

To achieve our ambitions, we need a passionate team who share our vision – to see children follow their dreams and reach their full potential. Working at Dove Adolescent Services, you will be joining a supportive and collaborative team that recognizes you as an individual.

We invest heavily in the continued professional development of our employees – many of our leaders started as Residential Childcare Support Workers and worked their way up.

As a Young Persons Support Worker, your day may include activities like walking or biking the Pennine trails, catching the latest film, or enjoying theme park adventures, depending on the interests of our young people.

Your main duties and requirements would include, but are not limited to:

• Promoting, safeguarding, and protecting the welfare of our young people
• Establishing and maintaining positive and trusting relationships with our young people
• Encouraging the development of their individual interests
• A desire to learn; full training for Childcare Diploma Level provided

What do we need from you?

• Experience supporting vulnerable young people is desirable but not essential
• Understanding and commitment to the role, including some weekends and bank holidays
• Ability to undertake sleep-in duties as part of a flexible rota
• Participating in activities and creating a homely environment for young people
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good interpersonal skills and a positive attitude
• Motivation and engagement to support young people's growth

What do we offer?

• Full training to gain a recognized qualification
• Payment for sleep-in shifts (average per month)
• Company pension
• Employee discount scheme with major retailers, shops, and restaurants
• Refer a Friend program – unlimited referrals
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Holiday pay
• Meals included

We are part of the Polaris Community, supporting children’s services across the UK. Our community works collectively to achieve the best outcomes for children in our care. We pride ourselves on quality – over 90% of our services are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted.

Whether you’re experienced or looking for a new career path, we’d love to hear from you.

Dove Adolescent Services is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will undergo a DBS check at the enhanced level.