Children’s Residential Support Worker (Days – Long Days)

Location: DoncasterService: Children’s residential home supporting children with learning difficultiesHours: Minimum 40 hours per week (Long Days, Long Days sleeps)Shift requirement: Must be able to work 07:45–22:00Contract: Full Time, PermanentPay: £12.25-£13 depending on experience

The Role

You’ll provide consistent, high-quality care and support to children with learning difficulties, promoting independence, safety and positive outcomes within a nurturing residential setting. You’ll work as part of a strong, established team with excellent staffing ratios.

What You’ll Do

• Support children with daily routines, personal care (where required), education, activities and community access
• Build trusted, trauma-informed relationships and implement support plans and risk assessments
• Promote safeguarding, dignity, choice and positive behaviour support
• Complete accurate records, reports and handovers
• Work long-day shifts (07:45–22:00) as part of a rota (no back-to-back shifts)

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in a children’s residential setting or closely related care (learning difficulties/complex needs)
• Driver with access to a vehicle
• Able to commit to minimum 40 hours per week
• Able to work 07:45–22:00 long-day shifts
• Cannot work 2 shifts in a row (service policy)

Desirable

• Experience with PBS/LD/ASC
• Up-to-date training (safeguarding, medication, first aid)

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate (DOE)
• Sleeps paid at a flat rate (where applicable)
• NVQ provided after probation
• Strong team culture: 18 staff total, 7 on shift for consistent support

Safer Recruitment

Enhanced DBS and full referencing required (or willingness to obtain).