Details:
- Salary: £29,113 - 30,565 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Ossett City and Borough of Wakefield
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Location: Ossett, West Yorkshire
Salary: £29,113 – £30,565 per annum + Sleep-In Payments
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent
Driving Licence: Essential
About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established Children’s Residential Home in Ossett, seeking a dedicated and compassionate Residential Support Worker to join their supportive care team.
This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and young people. We welcome candidates with experience in Children’s Residential Care, SEN support, education support, youth work, or other child-focused environments supporting children with additional and complex needs.
You will be supporting children and young people who may present with a range of needs including:
* Special Educational Needs (SEN)
* Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
* ADHD
* SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health Needs)
* Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
* Trauma-related behaviours
* Learning disabilities and additional support needs
* Challenging behaviour and emotional dysregulation
This is a rewarding opportunity to provide stability, encouragement, and positive support within a nurturing residential setting.
Key Responsibilities
As a Residential Support Worker, you will:
* Provide high-quality, child-centred care and support within a residential environment.
* Build positive, professional relationships with children and young people.
* Support emotional wellbeing, personal development, confidence, and independence.
* Assist children with daily routines, education attendance, appointments, activities, and life skills development.
* Support young people presenting with challenging behaviour, using positive behaviour support approaches and de-escalation techniques.
* Promote a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment.
* Accurately complete daily records, reports, and safeguarding documentation.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues, education professionals, social workers, healthcare teams, and families where appropriate.
* Follow safeguarding procedures, care plans, and risk management processes.
* Participate in shift work, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
✔ Experience working with children and young people
✔ Experience supporting individuals with SEN, additional needs, behavioural challenges, or emotional support needs
✔ Ability to manage and respond professionally to challenging behaviours
✔ Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices
✔ Good communication and teamwork skills
✔ Flexible approach to working shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins
✔ Full UK Driving Licence – Essential
Desirable:
✔ Previous experience within a Children’s Residential Home
✔ Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), Behaviour Support Worker, Youth Worker, Learning Support Assistant, or similar role
✔ Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare, Health & Social Care, or equivalent
✔ Understanding of trauma-informed care and therapeutic approaches
✔ Experience supporting children with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or EBD
What’s on Offer
* £29,113 – £30,565 basic salary
* Additional Sleep-In Payments
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Career progression opportunities
* Supportive and inclusive team environment
* Rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people’s lives
Apply Now
If you are committed to supporting children and young people with additional needs, behavioural challenges, and complex emotional needs, and are seeking a rewarding career within residential childcare, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this opportunity in Ossett