Children's Residential Support Worker
Doncaster, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England
£25000 - £34000 per annum
Expiry date:05 Nov 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
Essential Requirements
Salary & Benefits
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.
Health Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private healthcare services. We supply work to Registered General Nurses (RGN), Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) and Healthcare Assistants (HCA). We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Health Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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.
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.
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.
Health Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private healthcare services. We supply work to Registered General Nurses (RGN), Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) and Healthcare Assistants (HCA). We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Health Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
