Job Title: Residential Support Worker
Type: Temporary Position (3-month contract)
Quantity Required: 3
Category: Social & Health Care – Non-Qualified
Hours: Up to 37 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Early (7:00–14:30), Late (14:00–22:00), Waking Nights
Location: Barnsley
Weekend Working: Required
We are seeking up to three Residential Support Workers to join a dedicated team at our short breaks overnight service in Barnsley, supporting children with additional needs, including complex health conditions, learning difficulties, and disabilities.
This is a hands-on role based entirely within the residential home, working across a rotating shift pattern that includes early, late, and waking night shifts – with weekend work as part of the rota.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support
Promote the wellbeing, independence, and safety of each child
Assist with daily routines, activities, and personal care
Work collaboratively with the team to ensure a safe and nurturing environment
Keep accurate records and contribute to individual care planning
Ideal Candidates Will Have:
Experience working with children or young people with additional needs (preferred)
A caring, patient, and reliable approach
Flexibility to work across all shift types, including weekends
A valid enhanced DBS or willingness to apply for one
If you’re passionate about supporting children and available to start soon, we’d love to hear from you.
You must have:
Enhanced DBS/Update service.
References required for the last 5 years of employment.
Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:
Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.
Competitive Rates of pay
In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support
Enhanced DBS completed.
Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team
An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area
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