Job Description
Join Our Team as a Residential Support Worker!
Company: Dove Adolescent Services
Location: Yorkshire (with services in Pontefract, Wakefield, Eggborough, and Barnsley)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Specific Hours: 39 hours per week
Salary:
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Unqualified: Base salary of £26,785.82, with potential earnings up to £32,185.82 including sleep-in shifts.
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Qualified (Level 3 Diploma or equivalent): Base salary of £27,355.29, with potential earnings up to £32,755.29 including sleep-in shifts.
What We Offer:
* Full training and support to gain your Level 3 Diploma in Childcare or Level 4 Apprenticeship
* £45 per sleep-in shift (average 8-10 per month)
* Pension scheme
* Employee discounts at over 740 retailers
* Refer-a-Friend bonus - £500 for every successful referral
* Childcare voucher scheme
* Holiday pay and meals included on shift
* Be part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK's leading children's services groups
About the Role:
At Dove Adolescent Services, we create safe, nurturing homes for young people aged 8-18. Our mission is to help them build emotional resilience, positive relationships, and essential life skills for adulthood.
We are excited to recruit Residential Childcare Support Workers across Yorkshire to provide personalized care, structure, and meaningful experiences for our young people.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
* Safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of young people
* Building positive, trusting relationships
* Encouraging their interests, development, and independence
* Participating in activities and creating a warm, inclusive home environment
* Completing sleep-in duties as part of a flexible rota
Why Join Dove?
Dove is not just a job; it’s a place to build a rewarding career! Many of our Operations Directors and Home Managers started as Support Workers and progressed through ongoing training and development.
All of our inspected homes are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, and we take pride in our passionate, ambitious teams committed to achieving positive outcomes.
As part of our team, you could be:
* Biking or hiking the Pennines
* Taking trips to cinemas or theme parks
* Providing a safe, stable home where young people can thrive
What We're Looking For:
* A genuine desire to support and engage with young people
* The ability to work as part of a team and independently
* Flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-in shifts
* Prior experience in care is welcome but not essential - we’ll train you!
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.