Children's Residential Support Worker

Doncaster, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

£25000 - £34000 per annum

Expiry date: 02 Dec 2026

Start date: 07 Aug 2026

Children’s Homes

Residential Support Worker – Children's Home (EBD/SEMH)

Location: Doncaster
Salary: Up to £33,696 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time | Permanent

No Sponsorship available 

Residential Support Worker – Children's Residential Care Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people?
We're looking for compassionate, resilient, and motivated Residential Support Workers to join an established and growing children's residential care provider supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism, and Learning Disabilities.
Whether you're already experienced in residential childcare or looking to start a rewarding career, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive organisation that invests heavily in training, development, and career progression.
No two days are ever the same, but every day offers the opportunity to positively change a young person's life.

The Role As a Residential Support Worker, you'll provide high-quality care and support to children and young people living in a residential home.
You'll help create a safe, nurturing, and stable environment while supporting children with daily routines, education, activities, emotional wellbeing, and independent living skills.
This is a varied role involving both day and night shifts, where you'll become a trusted adult and positive role model for the young people in your care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, child-centred care and emotional support.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Support education, appointments, activities, and daily routines.
• Promote independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.
• Maintain accurate daily records and reports.
• Support safeguarding, behaviour management, and risk reduction.
• Carry out household duties to help maintain a safe, welcoming home environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals.
• Participate in sleep-ins and shift work, including evenings, weekends, and nights where required.

About You We're looking for caring, resilient individuals who genuinely want to make a difference.

Essential Requirements

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Passion for supporting children and young people.
• Resilient, empathetic, and reliable.
• Full UK Driving Licence held for at least 12 months.
• Minimum age of 22 years due to legislative requirements.
• Ability to work a flexible rota, including days, nights, weekends, and sleep-ins.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Experience supporting individuals with EBD, SEMH, Autism, or Learning Disabilities.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £33,696 per annum.
• £73 per sleep-in.
• Annual bonus and company reward scheme.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
• Clear career progression opportunities with many managers promoted internally.
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Monthly recognition awards.
• Enhanced annual leave with long-service rewards.
• Additional birthday leave.
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Casual dress.
• Free on-site parking.

Why Join? This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to make a lasting difference.

You'll join a supportive team that values your contribution, celebrates success, and provides the training and progression needed to build a rewarding long-term career in residential childcare.
Safeguarding The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and all safer recruitment checks.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees are expected to share this commitment.

Apply Today Apply today for immediate consideration.

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