Children’s Residential Support Worker (Days – Long Days)
Location: Doncaster
Service: Children’s residential home supporting children with learning difficulties
Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week (Long Days, Long Days sleeps)
Shift requirement: Must be able to work 07:45–22:00
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Pay: £12.25-£13 depending on experience
The Role
You’ll provide consistent, high-quality care and support to children with learning difficulties, promoting independence, safety and positive outcomes within a nurturing residential setting. You’ll work as part of a strong, established team with excellent staffing ratios.
What You’ll Do
*Support children with daily routines, personal care (where required), education, activities and community access
*Build trusted, trauma-informed relationships and implement support plans and risk assessments
*Promote safeguarding, dignity, choice and positive behaviour support
*Complete accurate records, reports and handovers
*Work long-day shifts (07:45–22:00) as part of a rota (no back-to-back shifts)
What We’re Looking For
Essential
*Minimum 1 years’ experience in a children’s residential setting or closely related care (learning difficulties/complex needs)
*Driver with access to a vehicle
*Able to commit to minimum 40 hours per week
*Able to work 07:45–22:00 long-day shifts
*Cannot work 2 shifts in a row (service policy)
Desirable
*Experience with PBS/LD/ASC
*Up-to-date training (safeguarding, medication, first aid)
Pay & Benefits
*Competitive hourly rate (DOE)
*Sleeps paid at a flat rate (where applicable)
*NVQ provided after probation
*Strong team culture: 18 staff total, 7 on shift for consistent support
Safer Recruitment
Enhanced DBS and full referencing required (or willingness to obtain).