Childrens Residential Support Worker Location: Rotherham
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
Salary: £25,500 £26,900 per annum
Additional Earnings: £3,000 £9,000 per year from sleep-ins
Hours: 08:0022:00, 39 hours per week (long day shifts plus sleep-ins)
Contract: Full-time, temporary with the opportunity to become permanent
Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence required
About the Role We are recruiting full-time Childrens Residential Support Workers to join residential homes across the Rotherham area. You will be supporting children and young people with severe learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs within a safe, structured, and family-style environment.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, helping young people feel secure, valued, and supported to live positive and fulfilling lives.
No Experience Needed
Previous experience isnt essential. Full training and support is provided, including:
Full induction programme
Funded qualifications
Ongoing training, coaching, and development
This role is ideal if youre starting a career in care or looking for a change. There are genuine progression opportunities, with many managers having started as support workers.
Key Responsibilities
Provide a safe, caring, and supportive home environment
Support children and young people with daily routines and activities
Act as a positive role model and build strong, trusting relationships
Encourage independence, confidence, and life skills
Take part in activities such as sports, gaming, days out, and hobbies
Support with household tasks to maintain a clean and welcoming home
Provide personal care where required
Promote emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour
Requirements
Full UK Driving Licence
Caring, patient, and resilient approach
Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
Flexibility to work shifts, including sleep-ins
Ability to build professional and supportive relationships with young people
Makaton or BSL skills are desirable but not essential xkybehq
Benefits
~ Clear career progression and development pathways
~ Competitive salary with enhanced pay based on qualifications and experience
~ Funded qualifications and accredited training
~ Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
~ Regular supervision, support, and team meetings
~ Free meals during shifts
~ Blue Light Card discounts on shopping, travel, and leisure
~ Workplace pension scheme
~ Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
~ Staff referral scheme (£500 bonus)
~28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
~ Free enhanced DBS
~ Internal communication app to stay connected