Residential Child Care Worker

4 days ago


Pontefract, United Kingdom Ford Family Trust Full time

Residential Child Care Worker – Ford Family Trust. Join our team of dedicated professionals committed to supporting and empowering young people in residential care across Yorkshire, including Pontefract, Wakefield, Doncaster, Eggborough and Barnsley. This is a full‑time, permanent role with a base salary of £25,755.60 (Unqualified) to £26,303.16 (Qualified with Level 3 diploma or equivalent). With shifts, salary could reach up to £31,155.60 or £31,703.16. The position requires 39 hours per week, including sleep‑in duties and flexible weekend and bank holiday work. Responsibilities Promote, safeguard and protect the welfare of young people. Establish and maintain positive, trusting relationships with residents. Encourage the development of individual interests and skills. Provide participatory activities, ensuring each person feels at home. Support the team with flexible shift duties, including sleep‑in and weekend shifts. Work independently and proactively to support residents' wellbeing. Qualifications & Requirements Experience supporting vulnerable young people is desirable; not essential. Commitment to working weekends and bank holidays. Ready to undertake sleep‑in duties on a flexible rota. Good interpersonal skills, positive team player. A passion for engaging, motivating and encouraging residents. Training & Development Full training to gain a recognised Childcare Diploma Level 3 or Level 4 apprenticeship. Opportunities for progression within the organization. Benefits £45 per sleep‑in shift (average 8‑10 a month). Company pension scheme. Employee discount with over 740 retailers. Refer‑a‑Friend programme (£500 for each successful referral). Childcare voucher scheme. Holiday pay. Meals included. Equality & Legal Dove Adolescent Services is an equal‑opportunity employer and invites applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The role requires a DBS check at the enhanced level. All staff share a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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