At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people in a nurturing environment and engage in meaningful activities.
- Company: Dove Adolescent Services, a leading children's services group in the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, employee discounts, and a pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with potential for career progression and ongoing training.
- 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.
Base Location: With services in Pontefract, Wakefield, Eggborough and Barnsley we currently have vacancies throughout.
Contract Type: Part time, permanent.
- 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.
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
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.
- Safeguard and support the wellbeing of young people
- 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. 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.
A genuine desire to support and engage with young people.
Flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-in shifts.
Prior experience in care is welcome but not essential - we'll train you!
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Residential Child Care Worker roles :: IMMEDIATE START (Temporary) in Sheffield employer: Dove Adolescent Services
Dove Adolescent Services is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff. Located in Doncaster, our new 4-bed home provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people while enjoying benefits such as 25 days annual leave, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive pension scheme.
