Residential Support Worker

Job description

About the Company

We are looking for committed, resilient, and compassionate Residential Support Workers to join our secure accommodation team in Sheffield. You will work with young people who are either vulnerable, on remand, or serving custodial sentences. This is a meaningful role where you can make a real difference every day.

About the Role

Residential Support Worker – Secure Accommodation

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £29,093 per annum + allowances

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (early and late shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins)

Contract: Permanent

Candidates must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, child-centred care in a secure environment
• Establish positive relationships with young people and provide 1:1 and group support
• Contribute to individual care planning and safeguarding measures
• Participate in educational, leisure, and behavioural development activities
• Maintain accurate and confidential records
• Work as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team on a 24-hour shift rota

Qualifications

• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within 2 years)
• Experience in one or more of the following:
• Residential childcare
• Youth justice
• Special education
• Supporting vulnerable children or adults

Required Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Emotional resilience and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to work shifts, including sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding

Preferred Skills

Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check

Pay range and compensation package

• £29,093 annual salary + £1000 secure unit allowance + shift enhancements
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Flexible working options for those with caring responsibilities
• Inclusive and supportive working environment
• Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants who meet essential criteria (Disability Confident Scheme)

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sheffield

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

02-02-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English