Job description
Residential Support Worker (Secure Children's Home) - Sheffield
Essential requirements: You must have the legal right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is NOT available. Enhanced DBS required. Shift, weekend and sleep‑in availability essential.
- Location: Sheffield
- Contract: Permanent, full‑time (37 hrs; shifts, weekends, sleep‑ins)
- Salary: £29,093 per annum + allowances
Make a real impact supporting vulnerable young people in a secure residential setting. You'll provide consistent, child‑centred care and help young people on remand or serving custodial sentences to feel safe, supported and motivated.
What you'll do
- Deliver high‑quality, trauma‑informed care within a secure environment.
- Build positive relationships; provide 1:1 and group support.
- Contribute to care planning, safeguarding and risk management.
- Promote education, leisure and behavioural development.
- Work collaboratively in a 24/7 multi‑disciplinary team.
What we're looking for
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve within 2 years).
- Experience in residential childcare, youth justice, SEN/SEMH, secure services or supporting vulnerable children/young people; strong transferable care/education/health skills considered.
- Excellent communication, emotional resilience and teamworking; able to work a rota including sleep‑ins.
Benefits
- £29,093 base + secure unit allowance + enhancements.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Full induction, training and career development.
- Flexible working options; inclusive, supportive culture.
- Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants who meet essential criteria.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts require an Enhanced DBS.
How to apply: Apply now with a CV highlighting relevant childcare/youth justice/secure setting experience and rota flexibility. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly for an interview.
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