Residential Support Worker

Location: Ossett, West Yorkshire Salary: £29,113 – £30,565 per annum + Sleep-In Payments Job Type: Full Time | Permanent Driving Licence: Essential About the Role We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established Children’s Residential Home in Ossett, seeking a dedicated and compassionate Residential Support Worker to join their supportive care team. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and young people. We welcome candidates with experience in Children’s Residential Care, SEN support, education support, youth work, or other child-focused environments supporting children with additional and complex needs. You will be supporting children and young people who may present with a range of needs including: * Special Educational Needs (SEN) * Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) * ADHD * SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health Needs) * Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) * Trauma-related behaviours * Learning disabilities and additional support needs * Challenging behaviour and emotional dysregulation This is a rewarding opportunity to provide stability, encouragement, and positive support within a nurturing residential setting. Key Responsibilities As a Residential Support Worker, you will: * Provide high-quality, child-centred care and support within a residential environment. * Build positive, professional relationships with children and young people. * Support emotional wellbeing, personal development, confidence, and independence. * Assist children with daily routines, education attendance, appointments, activities, and life skills development. * Support young people presenting with challenging behaviour, using positive behaviour support approaches and de-escalation techniques. * Promote a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment. * Accurately complete daily records, reports, and safeguarding documentation. * Work collaboratively with colleagues, education professionals, social workers, healthcare teams, and families where appropriate. * Follow safeguarding procedures, care plans, and risk management processes. * Participate in shift work, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins. Candidate Requirements Essential: ✔ Experience working with children and young people ✔ Experience supporting individuals with SEN, additional needs, behavioural challenges, or emotional support needs ✔ Ability to manage and respond professionally to challenging behaviours ✔ Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices ✔ Good communication and teamwork skills ✔ Flexible approach to working shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins ✔ Full UK Driving Licence – Essential Desirable: ✔ Previous experience within a Children’s Residential Home ✔ Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), Behaviour Support Worker, Youth Worker, Learning Support Assistant, or similar role ✔ Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare, Health & Social Care, or equivalent ✔ Understanding of trauma-informed care and therapeutic approaches ✔ Experience supporting children with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or EBD What’s on Offer * £29,113 – £30,565 basic salary * Additional Sleep-In Payments * Ongoing training and professional development * Career progression opportunities * Supportive and inclusive team environment * Rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people’s lives Apply Now If you are committed to supporting children and young people with additional needs, behavioural challenges, and complex emotional needs, and are seeking a rewarding career within residential childcare, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this opportunity in Ossett