At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people in a nurturing environment and help them build essential life skills.
- Company: Dove Adolescent Services, a leading children's services group in the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training support, employee discounts, and a pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and a vibrant team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while building a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: Passion for supporting young people; experience is a plus but not required.
Company: Dove Adolescent Services
Location: With services in Pontefract, Wakefield, Eggborough and Barnsley we currently have vacancies throughout.
Contract Type: Part time, permanent
Specific Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary:
- Unqualified: Base salary of £20,604.47 pro rata (£26,785.82 FTE), with the potential to earn up to £24,924.47 with sleep-in shifts.
- Qualified (Level 3 Diploma or equivalent): Base salary of £21,037.30 pro rata (£27,355.29 FTE), with the potential to earn up to £25,357.30 with sleep-in shifts.
What We Offer:
- Full training and support to gain your Level 3 Diploma in Childcare or Level 4 Apprenticeship
- £45 per sleep-in shift (average 8-10 per month)
- Pension scheme
- Employee discounts at over 740 retailers
- Refer-a-Friend bonus - £500 for every successful referral
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Holiday pay and meals included on shift
- Be part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK's leading children's services groups
About the Role:
At Dove Adolescent Services, we provide safe, nurturing homes for young people aged 8-18, helping them build emotional resilience, positive relationships, and the skills they need for adulthood. We're recruiting Residential Childcare Support Workers across Yorkshire to support young people with personalised care, structure, and meaningful experiences.
In this role, you will:
- 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
Whether you're experienced, qualified, or simply passionate about supporting young people, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Dove?
Dove is a place to build a career, not just start a job - many of our Operations Directors and Home Managers began as Support Workers, progressing through ongoing training and development. All of our inspected homes are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, and we're proud of our passionate, ambitious teams and our commitment to positive outcomes.
As part of the team, you could be:
- Biking or hiking the Pennines
- Taking trips to cinemas or theme parks
- Or simply providing a safe, stable home where young people can thrive
What We're Looking For:
- A genuine desire to support and engage with young people
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Flexibility to work weekends
