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Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

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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.

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* 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 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 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.

We're now recruiting Senior Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our Barnsley homes.

Dove is a place where careers grow.

Many of our Operations Directors and Home Managers began as Support Workers, and we're proud to invest in our teams through meaningful training and development.

All of our inspected services are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

If you're passionate about making a lasting difference-and want to work within a supportive, ambitious team- we'd love to hear from you.

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 What We're Looking For: 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 Dove Adolescent Services is an equal opportunities employer.

We actively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible individuals, regardless of background.

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. xbpsjku

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Keywords: Child Care Worker, Location: Barnsley, ENG
- S71 1HR
Location:
Hoyle Mill
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Social Care

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