Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

<p><strong>Senior Residential Support Worker</strong><br /><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full Time, Permanent<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Pontefract<br /><strong>Specific Hours:</strong> Average of 39 hours per week - weekly rota pattern alternates</p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Unqualified:</strong> Base salary of £28,260.76, with the potential to earn up to £33,660.76 with sleep-in shifts</li><li><strong>Qualified (full diploma Level 5 or equivalent):</strong> Base salary of £29,253.49, with the potential to earn up to £34,653.49 with sleep-in shifts</li></ul><p><strong>What We Can Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Sleep-in allowance: £45 per night (8-10 per month)</li><li>Pay rise after probation</li><li>Annual leave loyalty scheme</li><li>Annual performance and loyalty bonus</li><li>Free meals on shift</li><li>Enhanced bank holiday pay</li><li>£30 bonus for short-notice sickness cover</li><li>Flexible working schedule</li><li>Company pension (post-qualification)</li><li>20 days' holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Opportunities to progress to Level 5 and into trainee and Registered Manager roles</li></ul><p><strong>About Dove Adolescent Services</strong></p><p>At Dove Adolescent Services, we provide safe, nurturing homes for young people aged 8-18, helping them build emotional resilience, form positive relationships and move confidently toward adulthood.</p><p>We're now recruiting <strong>Senior Residential Childcare Support Workers</strong> to join our <strong>Pontefract</strong> home.</p><p>Dove is a place where careers grow. Many of our Operations Directors and Home Managers began as Support Workers, and we're proud to invest in our teams through meaningful training and development.</p><p>All of our inspected homes are rated <strong>Good</strong> or <strong>Outstanding</strong> by Ofsted. If you're passionate about making a lasting difference - and want to work within a supportive, ambitious team - we'd love to hear from you.</p><p><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Creating a warm, homely environment through daily household tasks</li><li>Supporting young people's interests and encouraging positive activities</li><li>Safeguarding young people and contributing to care and risk plans</li><li>Building trusting, meaningful relationships</li><li>Promoting healthy lifestyles and personal development</li><li>Managing behaviour with confidence and compassion</li><li>Supporting family and peer connections</li><li>Taking part in care planning, reviews and team meetings</li><li>Advocating for young people at meetings and reviews</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum <strong>12 months</strong> experience in a children's residential home</li><li><strong>Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare</strong> (or equivalent) - essential</li><li>Experience supporting vulnerable young people</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Able to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Empathetic, patient and resilient</li><li>Flexible with hours (sleep-ins, weekends, bank holidays)</li><li>Good IT and record-keeping skills</li></ul><p>Dove Adolescent Services is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible individuals, regardless of background.</p><p>We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.</p><p>All offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.</p>PandoLogic. Keywords: Child Care Worker, Location: Pontefract, ENG - WF8 1QJ