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Senior Residential Childcare Support WorkerDove Adolescent Services • Barnsley, ENG, GB
Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

Dove Adolescent Services • Barnsley, ENG, GB
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Senior Residential Support Worker!\n

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

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Specific Hours: Average of 39 hours per week with a rotating weekly schedule

Salary Details\n

Unqualified: Base salary of £28,260.76, with the potential to earn up to £33,660.76 with sleep-in shifts.

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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 You\n

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  • Sleep-in allowance: £45 per night (8-10 per month)
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  • Pay rise after probation
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  • Annual leave loyalty scheme
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  • Annual performance & loyalty bonus
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  • Free meals on shift
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  • Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
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  • £30 bonus for short-notice sickness cover
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  • Flexible working schedule
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  • Company pension (post-qualification)
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  • 20 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays
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About Dove Adolescent Services\n

At Dove Adolescent Services, we create safe, nurturing homes for young people aged 8-18. Our mission is to help them build emotional resilience, form positive relationships, and confidently transition into adulthood.

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We’re excited to welcome Senior Residential Childcare Support Workers to our Barnsley homes. At Dove, your career can flourish! Many of our Operations Directors and Home Managers started as Support Workers, and we are dedicated to investing in our teams through meaningful training and development.

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All of our inspected services 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!

Your Role\n

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will:

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  • Create a warm, homely environment through daily household tasks
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  • Support young people’s interests and encourage positive activities
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  • Safeguard young people and contribute to care and risk plans
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  • Build trusting, meaningful relationships
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  • Promote healthy lifestyles and personal development
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  • Manage behavior with confidence and compassion
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  • Support family and peer connections
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  • Participate in care planning, reviews, and team meetings
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  • Advocate for young people at meetings and reviews
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What We’re Looking For\n

To thrive in this role, you should have:

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  • A minimum of 12 months experience in a children’s residential home
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  • A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential
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  • Experience supporting vulnerable young people
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  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
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  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
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  • Empathy, patience, and resilience
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  • Flexibility with hours (sleep-ins, weekends, bank holidays)
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  • Good IT and record-keeping skills
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We also offer opportunities to progress to Level 5 and into trainee and Registered Manager roles.

Our Commitment\n

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 we expect all staff to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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Join us in making a difference!

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