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
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Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker in Mexborough employer: Dove Adolescent Services Limited
Dove Adolescent Services Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and development of both staff and young people. Located in Doncaster, this role provides unique opportunities for professional growth within a brand-new facility, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children while working alongside a dedicated team committed to high-quality care and safeguarding.
Contact Details:
Dove Adolescent Services Limited Recruitment Team
