Join Our Team as a Senior Residential Support Worker

Salary: £32,662 - £36,239 pro rata, depending on experience and qualifications

Additional Benefits:

£40.77 per sleep-in shift (approx. £2,000 annually)
8.5% all-inclusive allowance for unsocial hours
South Yorkshire Pension Authority contributions
Overtime paid at time and a quarter over 37 hours
2 weekends off out of 4
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (37 hours/week) and part-time (18.5 hours/week) positions available
Location: Various residential services across DoncasterAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have experience working in a residential care setting and want to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a dedicated Senior Residential Support Worker to join our team and provide high-quality care to children and young people who need it most.

About the Role As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in providing a warm, caring, and enabling environment for the children in your care. You will work closely with the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, taking on supervisory duties and leading shifts to ensure that the children's physical, emotional, and social needs are met.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supervising and mentoring junior staff members and leading shifts as the shift leader.
Developing and implementing individual care plans tailored to the unique needs of each child.
Promoting positive relationships with children, their families, and professionals.
Supporting children with complex behaviours, ensuring they receive the care and support needed to thrive.
Participating in regular sleep-in shifts (paid at £40.77 per shift).
Helping to manage the rota, ensuring adequate staff cover at all times.
Advocating for children, demonstrating a “good parent” approach to care.
Promoting a safe, secure environment, adhering to all safeguarding procedures and regulatory requirements.What We're Looking For We're seeking candidates with a passion for working with children and young people, especially those with complex needs. Ideal candidates will have:

Level 3 TQUK Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
At least 12 months' experience in a residential children's home.
A genuine passion for working with children and young people with emotional, behavioural, or complex health needs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
The flexibility to work unsocial hours, including weekends, evenings, and sleep-ins.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.Shift Patterns Rotas are designed to provide work-life balance with the opportunity to work two weekends on and two weekends off over a four-week period. Shift patterns primarily include:

Mornings: 7am - 3pm
Afternoons: 2pm - 10pm
Afternoons & Sleep-ins: 2pm - 11pm and then 7am - 2pm the next day
You will have 9 days off per 4-week rota, with the opportunity for overtime paid at time and a quarter over 37 hours.Why Join Us?
Competitive Salary: £32,662 - £36,239 pro rata with the potential to earn additional income from sleep-in shifts and overtime.
Attractive Benefits: Inclusive allowance for unsocial working hours, pension contributions, and additional payments for sleep-ins.
Professional Development: Opportunities to develop your skills further with support and training, including the potential to work towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management.
Rewarding Work: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people in a nurturing, supportive environment.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible shift patterns with weekends off and the opportunity for overtime.Available Roles We have both full-time and part-time positions available in various residential services across Doncaster, including:

Homes supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
Homes providing overnight short breaks for children with disabilities or complex health needs.
Homes offering medium to long-term care for children with disabilities or complex needs.How to Apply If you're passionate about supporting children in a residential care setting and have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career as a Senior Residential Support Worker.

For more information or to discuss the role in more detail, feel free to contact Emily @ Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or (url removed)