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Residential Support Worker- Children & Young People

United Kingdom, Wakefield 29113.00 - 30565.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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Residential Childcare Worker / Residential Support Worker (Permanent) Wakefield £29,113 - £30,565 + sleep-ins Build a Children's Home From Day One Join a brand-new children's residential home before it opens. Start with a full induction, get to know your team, and feel fully prepared before children move in. Why Apply? Join before the home opens Full training and support from day one Small, homely setting Supportive team environment Clear career progression What You'll Do Support children with daily routines Build positive relationships Help manage emotions and behaviour Encourage independence and confidence Work as part of a residential support team Who This Suits You don't need lots of experience. You just need to: Care about children Stay calm under pressure Be reliable and supportive Want a career in childcare or support work (Experience in care, support work, or youth work is a bonus.) What You Get Full training Career progression 24 days holiday + bank holidays Pension + healthcare Referral bonus Key Info Permanent, full-time Start: July 2026 Home opens: August 2026 Location: Wakefield

Job Responsibility

  • Support children with daily routines
  • Build positive relationships
  • Help manage emotions and behaviour
  • Encourage independence and confidence
  • Work as part of a residential support team

Requirements

  • Care about children
  • Stay calm under pressure
  • Be reliable and supportive
  • Want a career in childcare or support work
  • Experience in care, support work, or youth work is a bonus.

Nice to have

Experience in care, support work, or youth work is a bonus.

What we offer

  • Full training
  • Career progression
  • 24 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension + healthcare
  • Referral bonus
  • Sleep in allowance

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