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Youth Support Worker
Job Posted: 17 hours ago
Salary: £ 29,093 - 31,586 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
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
Job Summary
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.
Key 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 rotaQualifications
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 adultsSkills & Requirements
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
Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS checkBenefits
£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)Safeguarding Commitment
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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