Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

Dove Adolescent Services Limited; Mexborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

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}

Flexible working schedule

Company pension

Job summary

Dove Adolescent Services is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to provide a warm, homely environment for young people aged 8–18, supporting their interests and encouraging positive activities.

You will help safeguard young people, contribute to care and risk plans, build trusting relationships, promote healthy lifestyles, and take part in care planning, reviews and team meetings, including advocacy at meetings and reviews.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Strong written and verbalCommunication

Teamwork

Empathy

Resilience

IT and record-keeping

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

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 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

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• 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

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.

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