Residential Child Care Worker

Residential Child Care Worker – Ford Family Trust. Join our team of dedicated professionals committed to supporting and empowering young people in residential care across Yorkshire, including Pontefract, Wakefield, Doncaster, Eggborough and Barnsley. This is a full‑time, permanent role with a base salary of £25,755.60 (Unqualified) to £26,303.16 (Qualified with Level 3 diploma or equivalent). With shifts, salary could reach up to £31,155.60 or £31,703.16. The position requires 39 hours per week, including sleep‑in duties and flexible weekend and bank holiday work.

Responsibilities

• Promote, safeguard and protect the welfare of young people.
• Establish and maintain positive, trusting relationships with residents.
• Encourage the development of individual interests and skills.
• Provide participatory activities, ensuring each person feels at home.
• Support the team with flexible shift duties, including sleep‑in and weekend shifts.
• Work independently and proactively to support residents\’ wellbeing.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience supporting vulnerable young people is desirable; not essential.
• Commitment to working weekends and bank holidays.
• Ready to undertake sleep‑in duties on a flexible rota.
• Good interpersonal skills, positive team player.
• A passion for engaging, motivating and encouraging residents.

Training & Development

• Full training to gain a recognised Childcare Diploma Level 3 or Level 4 apprenticeship.
• Opportunities for progression within the organization.

Benefits

• £45 per sleep‑in shift (average 8‑10 a month).
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee discount with over 740 retailers.
• Refer‑a‑Friend programme (£500 for each successful referral).
• Childcare voucher scheme.
• Holiday pay.
• Meals included.

Equality & Legal

Dove Adolescent Services is an equal‑opportunity employer and invites applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The role requires a DBS check at the enhanced level. All staff share a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.