Posting Details
Residential Night Support Worker – 3 Posts (REQ21823).
- Post 1 – Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week
- Post 2 – Permanent, Part time, 28 hours per week
- Post 3 – Permanent, Part time, 19 hours per week
Location & Salary
Looking after children in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Salary £28,598 – £31,022 (pro‑rate for part‑time).
Working Hours
10:00pm – 07:00am, varied rota including weekends and bank holidays.
Responsibilities
- Promote, safeguard and protect the welfare of looked after children across the borough.
- Apply agreed evidence‑based therapeutic and behavioural management approaches and practice models.
- Provide opportunities for children and young people to influence decisions that affect them and the service they receive.
- Work systemically and as part of a team to ensure a joined‑up service centred on the child.
- Manage and adapt rota arrangements to ensure that children and young people have safe levels of support.
- Engage in the running of the home including activities, meals, personal care, recording, report writing and administration of medication in line with council policy.
- Participate in and audit the completion of relevant records and reports.
- Provide and promote a safe, stimulating and nurturing physical environment.
Key Benefits
- Contributory pension scheme with the council paying about double the employee contribution.
- Training and development opportunities through the dedicated Rotherham Learning Academy.
- Enhanced night‑working rates and other benefits.
Training and Qualifications
All residential staff must complete a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) within two years of starting, in line with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015. We can support your transfer or provide access to training if you are currently studying.
About You
We are seeking inspirational, resilient and child‑focused workers who are committed to: developing their skills to provide an outstanding residential service; promoting a learning and coaching culture; and supporting and caring for some of the most complex children, including those in solo provisions.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our workforce should be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.
Confirmation of appointment is also subject to a medical assessment.
Additional Information
To apply, email Richard Fisher at richard.fisher@rotherham.gov.uk or Angie Currie at angie.currie@rotherham.gov.uk.
Applicants will need to undergo an enhanced Disclosure Checks (see the Disclosure Barring Service website for details).
See Rotherham Council’s Privacy Notice: https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/freedom-information-data-protection
Closing date: 14th June 2026. Interview date to be confirmed.
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