Residential Support Worker

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking a dedicated Residential Support Worker in Barnsley to provide emotional and practical support to vulnerable children with additional needs. In this rewarding role, you will help children maintain routines, develop life skills, and access activities while ensuring a safe environment. Candidates should possess a compassionate and resilient approach, along with relevant experience in residential care or children's services.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care or children's services is desirable.
• Compassionate and patient approach to supporting vulnerable individuals.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Support children with daily routines, personal care, and activities.
• Build trusting relationships through supportive interactions.
• Collaborate with education staff and families for a child's development.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Resilience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce

Job description

Job Title: Residential Support Worker
Location: Barnsley
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full time (40 hours per week)

Are you a caring and resilient individual looking to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people?

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Residential Support Worker to join a nurturing residential school or care provision in Barnsley that supports children and young people with additional needs, including autism, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and complex trauma backgrounds. This is a highly rewarding role for individuals who are passionate about safeguarding and empowering vulnerable children.

In this role, you will be providing both emotional and practical support in a residential setting. You'll help children develop life skills, maintain routines, and access educational and recreational activities, while ensuring a safe and structured environment.

You’ll work as part of a close-knit, professional team committed to improving outcomes and providing a sense of stability and security for every child in your care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support children and young people with their daily routines, including personal care, meals, and activities.
• Build positive and trusting relationships through consistent and supportive interactions.
• Work collaboratively with education staff, therapists, and families to promote individual development.
• Respond calmly and effectively to challenging behaviours, following personalised behaviour management plans.
• Encourage and assist in the development of independent living skills and emotional regulation.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and contribute to care plans and progress tracking.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working in residential care, children’s services, or with young people with SEND/SEMH needs is desirable.
• A compassionate, patient and resilient approach to supporting vulnerable individuals.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce) are an advantage but not essential.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through GSL Education.

If you're committed to safeguarding, resilience, and making a real difference in children's lives, this could be the perfect role for you.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

To apply for this Residential Support Worker role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.