*********Salary range increasing to £13.76 - £14.82 per hour from 1st April 2026**********************Are you looking for a rewarding career where you feel valued and supported? A role where you feel like you can really make a difference? Why not join the team and begin your career as aResidential Support Workerhere at Madiba.Madiba is an established provider of complex care in Yorkshire and we really mean business when it comes to changing lives and strive to change the way children are looked after.What will I be doing as a Residential Support Worker?Madiba is a community of loving people, dedicated to supporting and caring for young individuals aged between 7-18 years old. Our dedicated team are here to help young people through their challenges and provide them with the tools and guidance they need every single day.Developing positive relationships with the young people in our care, their families and external agenciesContributing to the young persons care plans and any risk assessments, supporting with implementation and reviewsSupporting young people with daily activities, educational needs and emotional wellbeingEnsuring that good quality records are maintained as requiredPrevious experience is not a requirement for this role as we provide 3 weeks classroom training followed by 1 week of shadow shifts to ensure that you feel confident and well equipped to start your new role !What we are looking for?We welcome applications from people who have previous experience in a childrens residential setting or similar rolePeople who have the ability to interact with young people and manage challenging behaviours calmlyA full UK driving licenceYou must also be over 21 years of age to meet industry regulationsLevel 3 / 4 Diploma in Childrens & Young Peoples workforce would be great although this is not essentialFlexibility to work shifts including weekends, evenings and sleep-in duties on a rota basis - our shifts are 7:30am 11:00pm 2 on 4 off and sleep-ins 11:30pm 7:30am (paid at £50 per sleep)What can we offer at Madiba?Healthcare cash scheme receive cash back for medical appointments including dentistry, optical and wellbeing !£50 per sleep in and overtime opportunities paid at enhanced rates210 hours annual leave per year and company pension schemeLong service awards up to £500OFSTED bonus payment up to £200Madiba will enroll & fully fund towards a level 4 diploma in Children & Young Peoples workforce qualificationComprehensive induction, ongoing training and the opportunity to grow and progress your careerRefer a friend scheme paid at £150 & another £350 after passing probationMonthly recognition awardsFree parking and casual dress codeFood available whilst on shift & access to our discretionary food bankCompany eventsAll successful candidate offers will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBSJBRP1_UKTJ