Working in Residential Childcare at Wakefield Council as a Recovery Support Worker
Working in one of Wakefield Council’s children’s homes is a chance to change lives and transform your own future. Every child deserves a safe, loving home and positive experiences that set them up for life. That’s why residential childcare is so important, and why we’re looking for people who care.
This role provides a rare opportunity to work in one of our specialist homes, working collaboratively with the NHS to deliver therapeutic, recovery-focused care for children with complex needs.
Since opening three years ago, our home has consistently been rated Outstanding by Ofsted, highlighting our strong, child-centred and therapeutic approach.
Salary for recovery workers
Inclusive of allowances and on-costs, earn up to £50,483.55.
Who we’re looking for
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from a wide variety of backgrounds. However, due to the nature of this particular role, it is an occupational requirement for applicants to be male.
You don’t need a degree or formal qualifications to start. We welcome people from all walks of life who are:
- Warm, nurturing, and emotionally intelligent
- Enthusiastic and self‑motivated with good communication skills
- Great at building trusting relationships
- Resilient and committed to making a difference
- Equipped with transferable skills from other careers or life experiences
Key responsibilities
- Work with and support children and young people aged between 9 and 17 years of age.
Benefits
- Weekend Allowance
- Shift allowance
- Enhanced Bank holiday and weekend pay
- Generous annual leave entitlement (28 days plus bank holidays, rising with service)
- Competitive salary with yearly increments
- Funding for Diploma level 4 apprenticeship
- Employee Assisted Programme
- Access to OHU
- Blue Light Card for discounts across retail, leisure and travel
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions
- Essential car user allowance (where applicable)
- Excellent commuter links across Yorkshire
Training and development
- Level 3 Diploma / Level 4 Apprenticeship in Residential Childcare
- Mandatory and specialist training tailored to your role
- Access to fully funded Social Worker Apprenticeships for internal candidates
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