Residential Childcare Support Worker

Overview

Summary:

Salary: Unqualified: Up to £21,339.60 (including sleep ins)

Qualified (full diploma Level 3 qualified or equivalent): Up to £21,760.80 (including sleep ins)

Base Location: Doncaster

Contract Hours: 30 hours

Are you looking for a role that positively impacts young people's lives? At Dove Adolescent Services, Dove Adolescent Services is seeking Residential Childcare Support Workers to join Dove Adolescent Services's new home in Doncaster. As part of Dove Adolescent Services's team, you'll help provide flexible, individual residential care packages for children and young people. Dove Adolescent Services's mission is to transform lives with passion and innovation.

Dove Adolescent Services recognize that achieving Dove Adolescent Services's goals requires a dedicated team who share Dove Adolescent Services's vision for helping children reach their full potential. Joining Dove Adolescent Services means becoming part of a supportive team that values your individuality.

Dove Adolescent Services heavily invest in the professional development of Dove Adolescent Services's employees, as evidenced by Dove Adolescent Services's Operations Directors and many Home Managers who started as Residential Childcare Support Workers.

Your role will not just be confined to residential settings. Activities can include walking or biking the Pennine trails, watching movies, or enjoying theme parks, all tailored to the interests of Dove Adolescent Services's young people.

Main Duties and Requirements:

• Promote, safeguard, and protect the welfare of Dove Adolescent Services's young people.
• Establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships.
• Encourage the development of individual interests.
• Desire to learn; full training is provided to achieve a Childcare Diploma Level 3/Apprenticeship Level 4.

What Dove Adolescent Services Need From You:

• Experience supporting vulnerable young people is desired but not essential.
• Understanding and commitment to the role, including some weekends and bank holidays.
• Undertake sleep-in duties as part of a flexible rota.
• Participate in activities, ensuring a homely environment for young people.
• Capability to work independently.
• Good interpersonal skills and a positive team player.
• Desire to engage, motivate, and encourage young people.

What Dove Adolescent Services Offer:

• Full training provided to gain a recognized qualification.
• £45 paid per sleep-in shift (average 7-8 a month).
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee discount scheme with savings at over 740 retailers.
• Refer a Friend programme with up to £500 for each referral.
• Childcare voucher scheme.
• Holiday pay.
• Meals included.

Dove Adolescent Services is part of the Polaris Community, one of the largest providers of children's services in the UK. Dove Adolescent Services's community strives to support the best outcomes for each child in Dove Adolescent Services's care. Dove Adolescent Services is ambitious for Dove Adolescent Services's children, young people, families, and staff, and believe in their futures.

Dove Adolescent Services take pride in Dove Adolescent Services's quality of service, with 100% of Dove Adolescent Services's inspected services rated as good or outstanding by Ofsted.

Whether you're an experienced Residential Childcare Support Worker or seeking a new career path that makes a positive impact, Dove Adolescent Services would love to hear from you.

Dove Adolescent Services is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment and successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check.