About this role

Senior Residential Support Worker

Contract Type

Full Time, Permanent

Location

Pontefract

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

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 and 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 plus bank holidays
Opportunities to progress to Level 5 and into trainee and Registered Manager roles

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

Pontefract home.

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 homes 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

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 expect all staff to share this commitment.

All offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

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