Childrens Residential Support Worker

Location: Rotherham
Salary: £25,500 £26,900 per annum
Additional Earnings: £3,000 £9,000 per year from sleep-ins
Hours: 08:0022:00, 39 hours per week (long day shifts plus sleep-ins)
Contract: Full-time, temporary with the opportunity to become permanent
Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence required

About the Role

We are recruiting full-time Childrens Residential Support Workers to join residential homes across the Rotherham area. You will be supporting children and young people with severe learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs within a safe, structured, and family-style environment.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, helping young people feel secure, valued, and supported to live positive and fulfilling lives.

No Experience Needed

Previous experience isnt essential. Full training and support is provided, including:

• Full induction programme

• Funded qualifications

• Ongoing training, coaching, and development

This role is ideal if youre starting a career in care or looking for a change. There are genuine progression opportunities, with many managers having started as support workers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, caring, and supportive home environment

• Support children and young people with daily routines and activities

• Act as a positive role model and build strong, trusting relationships

• Encourage independence, confidence, and life skills

• Take part in activities such as sports, gaming, days out, and hobbies

• Support with household tasks to maintain a clean and welcoming home

• Provide personal care where required

• Promote emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence

• Caring, patient, and resilient approach

• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude

• Flexibility to work shifts, including sleep-ins

• Ability to build professional and supportive relationships with young people

• Makaton or BSL skills are desirable but not essential

Benefits

• Clear career progression and development pathways

• Competitive salary with enhanced pay based on qualifications and experience

• Funded qualifications and accredited training

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Regular supervision, support, and team meetings

• Free meals during shifts

• Blue Light Card discounts on shopping, travel, and leisure

• Workplace pension scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

• Staff referral scheme (£500 bonus)

• 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

• Free enhanced DBS

• Internal communication app to stay connected

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