Join Our Team as a Residential Support Worker!
Location: Barnsley (With services in Pontefract, Wakefield, Eggborough, and Barnsley—exciting vacancies available throughout!)
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
Specific Hours: 39 hours per week
Salary:
* Unqualified: £25,755.60 base, up to £31,155.60 with sleep-in shifts
* Qualified (Level 3 Diploma or equivalent): £26,303.16 base, up to £31,703.16 with sleep-in shifts
At Dove Adolescent Services, we create a safe and nurturing environment for young people aged 8-18. Our mission is to help them grow, build emotional resilience, and reach their full potential through strong, trusting relationships.
We are on the lookout for passionate Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our dedicated team across Yorkshire. In this role, you will provide tailored support to young people, helping them build brighter futures through positive relationships, structure, and adventure.
Why Choose Dove?
At Dove, we don’t just offer jobs; we build careers! Many of our Operations Directors and Home Managers began their journey as Support Workers. We take pride in fostering growth through meaningful training and development.
With 100% of our inspected services rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, you’ll be joining a passionate and ambitious team driven by positive outcomes. Whether you’re qualified, experienced, or simply passionate about helping young people, we want to hear from you!
As part of our team, you could be:
* Biking or hiking the stunning Pennines
* Taking exciting trips to the cinema or theme parks
* Creating a safe, stable home environment that helps young people thrive
What You'll Be Doing:
* Safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of young people
* Building positive, trusting relationships
* Supporting young people's interests and development
* Engaging in activities and fostering a homely, inclusive environment
* Completing sleep-in duties as part of a flexible rota
What We're Looking For:
* A genuine desire to support and engage with young people
* Ability to work both 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!
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
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.