Residential Child Care Worker - 30 Hours
Ford Family Trust is seeking a Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our team at Dove Adolescent Services. This part‑time, 30‑hour per week role requires a dedication to caring for children and young people, and offers opportunities for professional development.
Salary
* Unqualified: base £19,812 with potential up to £24,132 (sleep shifts)
* Qualified (Level 3 or equivalent): base £20,233.20 with potential up to £24,553.20 (sleep shifts)
Location: Services across Pontefract, Wakefield, Doncaster, Eggborough, and Barnsley.
Contract hours: 30 hours per week.
Job Description
* Promote safeguarding and protecting the welfare of young people.
* Establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships.
* Encourage development of individual interests.
* Participate in activities ensuring a homelike environment.
* Work autonomously with guidance from supervisors.
* Be available for weekends, bank holidays, and sleep‑in duties.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Experience supporting vulnerable young people is desirable but not essential.
* Commitment to flexible hours, including weekends and bank holidays.
* Willingness to undertake sleep‑in duties as part of a flexible rota.
* Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.
* Desire to engage, motivate, and support young people.
We Offer
* Full training to gain a recognised Level 3 childcare qualification.
* £45 per sleep shift (average 7–8 per month).
* Company pension.
* Employee discount scheme with over 740 retailers.
* Refer a friend programme – unlimited £500 per referral.
* Childcare voucher scheme.
* Holiday pay.
* Meals included.
Dove Adolescent Services is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates. All staff will be subject to an enhanced DBS check if successful.
Dove Adolescent Services is part of the Polaris Community – the UK’s largest provider of child services.
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