Rotherham, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
£31495 - £34495
Permanent
Job Title: Children’s Residential Support Worker
Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62
Salary: £14.05 – £14.75 per hour
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Description:
Our client, a leading provider of children’s residential care, is seeking a dedicated Children’s Residential Support Worker to join their team in Rotherham. This role offers an opportunity to support young people with emotional and behavioural needs in a calm, nurturing environment, making a positive difference every day.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Children’s Residential Support Worker based in Rotherham, your daily duties will include:
- Providing a safe and supportive home environment for children and young people.
- Building positive relationships and supporting their daily routines, including meals, activities, and education.
- Encouraging hobbies, interests, and social activities to promote confidence and independence.
- Acting as a positive role model and supporting young people through challenging situations.
- Supporting the team in managing challenging behaviours and safeguarding procedures.
Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful as a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will need:
- A caring, resilient, and positive attitude.
- Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.
- Ability to work shifts, including sleep-ins, evenings, and weekends.
- A full UK driving licence (provisional licences are acceptable with a plan to obtain a full licence soon).
- Relevant training or qualifications in care (e.g., NVQ Level 3, Care Certificate, safeguarding, trauma, de-escalation).
- Experience supporting individuals with emotional and behavioural needs is desirable but not essential.
Benefits & Work Environment:
- Competitive hourly rate with regular pay reviews.
- Full training and funded qualifications.
- Clear career progression opportunities within a supportive team.
- Paid induction and ongoing support.
- Free meals on shift.
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
- Enhanced pay for qualifications and experience.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Refer-a-friend bonus scheme (£500).
- Free DBS check.
If you are a compassionate and motivated individual seeking a rewarding role in Rotherham, apply today to make a meaningful impact on young people’s lives.
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. We are an equal opportunities employer, making decisions based on merit
