What's involved with this role: JOB TITLE: Residential Support Worker – Short Breaks REF: JD 000A 4774 / 1 Pay rate: £15.84 PAYE with an uplift for night work Role length: 3 months Job type: Temporary Location: Barnsley Postcode: S73 8QS Hours: Up to 37 hours per week, shift pattern including weekends (earlies 07:00–14:30, lates 14:00–22:00, waking nights) Contract Type: Temporary The role: Our client is seeking up to three Residential Support Workers to join our short breaks overnight service for children with additional needs, complex health requirements, and learning disabilities. You will provide high-quality care and support, helping each child meet their individual needs in a safe, nurturing environment. Key Responsibilities: Deliver personal, emotional, and social care tailored to each child. Support education, health, and wellbeing outcomes. Maintain safeguarding standards and accurate records. Work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies. What the client is looking for: Level 3 qualification in a relevant field (or commitment to complete within 12 months). Experience in residential care and supporting children with complex needs. Knowledge of safeguarding and OFSTED standards. Ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly and constructively. What the client offers: Supportive team environment. Opportunity to make a real difference to children and families. Flexible shifts with competitive pay. How to Apply: Please submit your CV for consideration. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. JD Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.