📍 Location: Steeton
⏰ Hours: 8am - 10pm | 1 on, 2 off with 5 sleep-ins per month (£85 per sleep)
🏠 Setting: 3-bed residential home
💷 Salary: £12.75 - £12.90 per hour (rising to £13.25 after probation)
Annual Salary Equivalent: £28,578 - £29,225
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people?
We're looking for a dedicated and experienced Residential Support Worker to join our growing team in Steeton. This role is based in a beautifully renovated 3-bed home that provides high-quality, person-centred care to some of the most vulnerable children.
This is a chance to join a supportive, driven, and compassionate team that works tirelessly to provide a safe, nurturing environment that helps children thrive.
What You'll Bring:Essential Criteria:
Experience working within a residential children's home.
A full manual UK driving licence.
Desirable (but not essential):
QCF Level 3 / 4 in Residential Childcare or NVQ3 Children & Young People (or equivalent).
More important than qualifications alone is your attitude and commitment to improving children's lives.
Key Responsibilities:Promote and protect the safety and well-being of young people.
Support evening and nighttime routines as outlined in care plans.
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Build strong, respectful relationships with young people.
Complete safety checks and domestic duties during your shift.
Act as a key worker, contributing to care planning and reporting.
Encourage and support children's social, emotional, and behavioural development.
Ensure all medical needs are met and documented.
Attend relevant meetings and training as required.
What We Offer:Fully funded Level 4 & 5 NVQ qualifications
Blue Light Card - Discounts across retail, hospitality & more
Meals provided on shift
Overtime opportunities
Career development & progression via structured promotion pathways
Simply Health Plan - After probation (includes dental, optical & more)
Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential support
Regular forensic psychologist sessions to support your mental well-being
Bright Exchange Marketplace - Access hundreds of discounts
High Street vouchers - For birthdays, work anniversaries & exceptional performance
Employee of the Month awards
If you believe you have the right experience, passion, and mindset to be part of a high-performing, child-focused team - we'd love to hear from you.
📞 To arrange a confidential chat, please click 'Apply', and a member of our team will be in touch.
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