Residential Support Worker

Residential Support Worker – Ford Family Trust

Location:

Barnsley (services in Pontefract, Wakefield, Eggborough and Barnsley). Full‑time, permanent – 39 hours per week.

Salary:

• Unqualified: £25,755.60 base, up to £31,155.60 with sleep‑in shifts.
• Qualified (Level 3 Diploma or equivalent): £26,303.16 base, up to £31,703.16 with sleep‑in shifts.

• Safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of young people.
• Building positive, trusting relationships.
• Supporting young people’s interests and development.
• Taking part in activities and creating a homely, inclusive environment.
• Completing sleep‑in duties as part of a flexible rota.

• 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.
• Being part of the Polaris Community – one of the UK’s leading children’s services groups.

Dove Adolescent Services is an equal‑opportunities employer. All offers of employment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.