Youth Residential Care Worker – Training & Benefits

Dove Adolescent Services Limited; Flockton Green; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee discounts at retailers

Refer-a-Friend £500 bonus

Childcare voucher scheme

Holiday pay and meals on shift

Polaris Community member

Job summary

Dove Adolescent Services Limited is hiring Residential Childcare Support Workers to provide safe, nurturing care for young people aged 8-18 across Yorkshire, with vacancies in Pontefract, Wakefield, Eggborough and Barnsley. You will support personalised care, structure, and meaningful experiences in a home-like setting.

The role involves safeguarding, building trusting relationships, encouraging development, and participating in activities.

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to support and engage with young people.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and independently.
• Flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-in shifts.
• Care experience welcomed but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and support the wellbeing of young people.
• Build positive, trusting relationships.
• Encourage their interests, development, and independence.
• Take part in activities and help create a warm, inclusive home environment.
• Complete sleep‑in duties as part of a flexible rota.

Skills

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Flexibility

Independent work

Education

Level 3 Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dove Adolescent Services Limited is hiring Residential Childcare Support Workers to provide safe, nurturing care for young people aged 8-18 across Yorkshire, with vacancies in Pontefract, Wakefield, Eggborough and Barnsley. You will support personalised care, structure, and meaningful experiences in a home-like setting.

The role involves safeguarding, building trusting relationships, encouraging development, and participating in activities.