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Residential Support Worker -Waking Nights

Job details
Posting date: 27 June 2025
Salary: £27,000 to £31,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 27 July 2025
Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1AA
Company: Charles Hunter Associates Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: LH00RSWDC_1751036079

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Summary

Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people? Do you have practical experience in this field? A rewarding role with the local council awaits! Work or the Local Authority in their specialised children's homes team, offering support to young people facing behavioural difficulties, troubled backgrounds, and developmental or mental health needs. Location: Doncaster Salary £27,000 - £31,000

Please do not apply if you need sponsorship. To apply for this role you must have residence and right to work within the UK

Charles Hunter Associates are a specialist recruitment consultancy, established for 13 years. I work within in the South of England and work closely with you to help find the most suitable role

I am seeking a children's Night Support Workers to provide overnight care for children with complex needs,learning disabilities, mental health challenges, trauma, or behavioural issues.

Work or the Local Authority in their specialised children's homes team, offering residential care and support to young people facing behavioural difficulties, troubled backgrounds, and developmental or mental health needs.

Ideal applicants will have experience in any of the following: SEN education, youth outreach, youth justice, fostering, care leaver support, semi-independent living services, or similar roles in children's services. A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards one) is essential.

What's on offer:

  • £27,259 base salary (approx. £31,000 OTE with night shift allowance)

  • Inclusive rate of 17.5% extra for unsociable hours

  • Public sector benefits: annual pay reviews, enhanced pension scheme

  • Excellent job security in a local authority

  • Clear pathways for career progression within the council

What makes you a great fit:

  • Hands-on experience working with children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, trauma, or challenging behaviours-gained in settings such as SEN schools, youth work, children's homes, youth justice, residential or foster care

  • A Level 3 in Residential Childcare or a willingness to achieve this qualification

please apply or contact Laura directly for more information.

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