Senior Residential Support WorkerContract Type: Full-time, permanentSpecific Hours: Average of 39 hours per week- weekly rota pattern alternatesSalary: Unqualified: Base salary of £28,260.76, with the potential to earn up to £33,660.76 with sleep‑in shifts. * Qualified (full diploma Level 5 or equivalent): Base salary of £29,253.49, with the potential to earn up to £34,653.49 with sleep‑in shifts. What We Can Offer: Sleep‑in allowance: £45 per night (8-10 per month)Pay rise after probationAnnual leave loyalty schemeAnnual performance & loyalty bonusFree meals on shiftEnhanced Bank Holiday pay£30 bonus for short‑notice sickness coverFlexible working scheduleCompany pension (post‑qualification)20 days' holiday + Bank HolidaysAbout Dove Adolescent ServicesAt 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.We're now recruiting Senior Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our Barnsley homes.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.All of our inspected services are rated Good or Outstanding 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. What You'll Be Doing: Creating a warm, homely environment through daily household tasksSupporting young people's interests and encouraging positive activitiesSafeguarding young people and contributing to care and risk plansBuilding trusting, meaningful relationshipsPromoting healthy lifestyles and personal developmentManaging behaviour with confidence and compassionSupporting family and peer connectionsTaking part in care planning, reviews, and team meetingsAdvocating for young people at meetings and reviewsWhat We're Looking For: Minimum 12 months experience in a children's residential homeLevel 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essentialExperience supporting vulnerable young peopleStrong written and verbal communication skillsAble to work independently and as part of a teamEmpathetic, patient, and resilientFlexible with hours (sleep‑ins, weekends, bank holidays)Good IT and record‑keeping skillsOpportunities to progress to Level 5 and into trainee and Registered Manager rolesDove 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.PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care, Keywords:Child Care Worker, Location:Barnsley, ENG-S71 1HR