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Residential Support Worker - Secure Accommodation
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £29,093 per annum + allowances
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (early and late shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins)
Contract: Permanent
Job Summary
We are looking for committed, resilient, and compassionate Residential Support Workers to join our secure accommodation team in Sheffield. You will work with young people who are either vulnerable, on remand, or serving custodial sentences. This is a meaningful role where you can make a real difference every day.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide consistent, child-centred care in a secure environment
* Establish positive relationships with young people and provide 1:1 and group support
* Contribute to individual care planning and safeguarding measures
* Participate in educational, leisure, and behavioural development activities
* Maintain accurate and confidential records
* Work as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team on a 24-hour shift rota
Qualifications
A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within 2 years) Experience in one or more of the following:
* Residential childcare
* Youth justice
* Special education
* Supporting vulnerable children or adults
Skills & Requirements
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Emotional resilience and ability to remain calm under pressure
* Ability to work shifts, including sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays
* Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding
* Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check
Benefits
* £29,093 annual salary + £1000 secure unit allowance + shift enhancements
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Full induction and ongoing training
* Career development and progression opportunities
* Flexible working options for those with caring responsibilities
* Inclusive and supportive working environment
* Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants who meet essential criteria (Disability Confident Scheme)
Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
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