Children's Residential Support Worker

Job Title:
Residential Support Worker 🏡

Location: Yorkshire

Salary: £12.71 – £13.77 per hour

Working Hour: Full Time – Rota based

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, EBD, Trauma

Qualifications

Required:

Level 3/4 in Children & Young People (preferred but not essential)

Experience in Years

Required:

Not essential – full training provided

Employment Type: Permanent

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Sponsorship is not available

• Location:
  
  Rotherham, Yorkshire
• Type of YPs:
  Complex Needs, Trauma, Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties
• Ratio of staff to children:
  Supportive staffing model

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you feel valued, supported, and able to make a genuine difference
? This is a fantastic opportunity to start or continue your career in children’s residential care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Building positive relationships with young people, families, and external professionals
• Supporting young people with daily routines, education, and emotional wellbeing
• Contributing to care plans and risk assessments
• Supporting implementation and reviews of plans
• Maintaining high-quality and accurate records

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No previous experience required – you will receive 3 weeks of classroom training followed by 1 week of shadow shifts
, ensuring you feel confident and fully supported in your role.

• 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

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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 supportive, people-first organisation focused on changing young lives
• Strong emphasis on staff development, wellbeing, and long-term careers

Company Size: Medium-sized provider

Number of Homes: Multiple children’s homes

Future Plans: Continued growth with investment in people and services

Other Services: Residential care for children and young people

• Clear career pathways and opportunities to progress within residential care

• 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 + £350 after probation)
• Monthly recognition awards 🏆
• Free parking and casual dress code
• Food available on shift & access to a discretionary food bank
• Company events and wellbeing initiatives

• Child-centred and trauma-informed care

• Supportive, inclusive, and values-driven
• A workplace where your contribution truly matters

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, we encourage you to apply today.

👉 Click the apply button or contact us for more information.

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