Support worker -Sheffield
| Posting date: | 02 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.60 to £13.6 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 September 2025 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S56 9qh |
| Company: | Brook Street |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | BBBH420695_1756815049 |
Summary
WE'RE HIRING: Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Sheffield | Salary: £12.60
Full-time | Shift work including evenings, weekends & sleep-ins
Are you ready to make a lasting impact in a child's life?
We're looking for compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individuals to join our team as Children's Residential Support Workers in Sheffield.
As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in the lives of young people aged 8-18 living in a residential care setting. Many of these children have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect - they need your stability, patience, and care.
Key Responsibilities-
Provide day-to-day emotional and practical support to children and young people
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Help create a safe, nurturing, and homely environment
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Support educational, social, and personal development
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Manage challenging behaviours with empathy and professionalism
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Work closely with colleagues, social workers, and other professionals
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Keep accurate records and contribute to care planning
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A genuine passion for working with children and young people
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Ability to build trusting relationships and stay calm under pressure
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Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins
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Ideally hold or be willing to work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
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Experience in a care setting is desirable, but not essential - we provide full training
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Competitive salary + enhanced rates for sleep-ins/overtime
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Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
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Clear career progression pathway
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Supportive team culture
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Access to employee wellbeing and assistance programmes
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The chance to make a real difference in a child's future