Children's Residential Support Worker

Job Title:
Residential Support Worker 🌈

Location: Yorkshire

Salary: £12.71 – £13.77 per hour

Working Hours: Full Time – 2 days on / 4 days off

Hourly Rate: £12.71 – £13.77

Number of Sleeps Required: Yes

Pay Per Sleep: £50 per sleep

Service: Children’s Home

Service Users: YPs aged 7–18 | Complex Needs, Trauma, EBD

Qualifications Required: Level 3 / 4 Diploma in Children & Young People (desirable, not essential)

Experience in Years Required: Not essential – full training provided

Employment Type: Permanent

🚫 Sponsorship is not available

• Number of Beds: Small residential setting
• Location: Yorkshire
• Type of YPs: Complex Needs, Trauma, Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Ratio of staff to children: Supportive and safe staffing model

We are looking for caring, resilient, and motivated Residential Support Workers who want to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.

• Building positive relationships with young people, families, and professionals 🤝
• Supporting care plans and risk assessments
• Assisting with daily routines, education, and emotional wellbeing
• Managing challenging behaviour in a calm and consistent manner
• Maintaining accurate and high-quality records

🧠 No previous experience required – you will receive 3 weeks classroom training followed by 1 week of shadow shifts to ensure you feel confident and supported.

• You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have access to a car
• You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care – this is not deemed equivalent
• You only have Health Care, NHS, CQC, or Nursery Practitioner experience
• You require sponsorship – no sponsorship available

Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home will not be considered.

• An established children’s residential care provider specialising in complex care
• A service committed to changing outcomes and improving the lives of young people
• A provider that genuinely values staff wellbeing and development

Company Size: Medium-sized provider

Number of Homes: Multiple children’s residential homes

Future Plans: Continued growth with internal progression opportunities

Other Services: Children’s residential care services

• Clear pathways for career development and internal progression

• Fully funded Level 4 Diploma in Children & Young People’s Workforce

• £50 per sleep-in + enhanced overtime rates
• 210 hours annual leave per year 🏖️
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan (dental, optical & wellbeing)
• Long service awards up to £500
• Ofsted bonus payments up to £200
• Refer-a-friend scheme – £150 initially + £350 after probation
• Monthly recognition awards 🏆
• Free parking and casual dress code
• Food available on shift & access to a discretionary food bank
• Company events

• Child-centred, trauma-informed care

• Supportive, inclusive, and values-driven
• A workplace where staff feel valued, recognised, and supported

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join a professional and dedicated residential care team, they encourage you to apply today.

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