Job Title: Senior Residential Childcare Support WorkerLocation: BarnsleySalary: £27,519.96 to 28,128.36 base salary, with the potential to earn up to £32,919.96 to £33,528.36 with sleep-in shifts
Working Hours: 39 hours per week (flexible rota including weekends and bank holidays)Number of Sleeps Required: 8–10 per monthPay Per Sleep: £45 per nightService: Children’s HomeService Users: Young People aged 8–17 with EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties)Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent. Level 5 Diploma for qualified pay bracket.Experience in Years Required: Minimum 1 year in a similar Ofsted-regulated settingEmployment Type: Permanent
The Home:
- Number of Beds: 4
- Location: Barnsley
- Type of YPs: EBD, Trauma, Neglect, CSE
- Ofsted Rating: Good
- Ratio of staff to children: 1:1
Who we are looking for…
- Empathetic, patient and resilient professionals
- Confident in managing challenging behaviours
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable, proactive and values-driven
- Flexible to meet the demands of a 24/7 rota including weekends, sleep-ins and bank holidays
Who you will be working for…
- This is a small, family-run organisation with a strong therapeutic ethos
- Established since 1993, they are well-respected in the sector
- ️ Operates a network of homes with consistent and positive Ofsted reports
- Future plans include further expansion and development opportunities for staff
- Their services focus on building resilience and independence in young people who have experienced trauma
Why this Home & Company…
- ✨ Genuine progression opportunities into Team Leader or Deputy Manager roles
- Support in achieving Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management
- Benefits include:
- Pay rise after successful probation
- Loyalty holiday scheme (up to 25 days annual leave)
- Annual bonus for loyalty and commitment
- Flexible working options
- £30 bonus for short notice sickness cover
- Free meals on shift
- Company contributory pension
- Bank holiday enhancements
Ethos focused on creating a homely, nurturing environment…