Residential Support Worker
Polaris
PontefractView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£16,192 to £27,355
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
23 days leftJob description
Company: Dove Adolescent Services
Location: Pontefract
Base Location: With services in Pontefract, Wakefield, Eggborough and Barnsley we currently have vacancies throughout
Contract Type: Part time, permanent
Specific Hours: 20 hours per week
- Unqualified: Base salary of £13,734.86 per annum (£26,785.82 FTE), with the potential to earn up to £15,894.86 per annum with sleep-in shifts.
- Qualified (full diploma Level 3 qualified or equivalent): Base salary of £14,032.03 per annum (£27,355.29 FTE), with the potential to earn up to £16,192.03 per annum with sleep-in shifts.
- Full training and support to gain your Level 3 Diploma in Childcare or Level 4 Apprenticeship
- £45 per sleep-in shift (average 8–10 per month)
- Pension scheme
- Employee discounts at over 740 retailers
- Refer-a-Friend bonus - £500 for every successful referral
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Holiday pay and meals included on shift
- Be part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK’s leading children’s services groups
At Dove Adolescent Services, we provide safe, nurturing homes for young people aged 8–18, helping them build emotional resilience, positive relationships, and the skills they need for adulthood.
We’re recruiting Residential Childcare Support Workers across Yorkshire to support young people with personalised care, structure, and meaningful experiences.
- Safeguard and support the wellbeing of young people
- Build positive, trusting relationships
- Encourage their interests, development, and independence
- Take part in activities and help create a warm, inclusive home environment
- Complete sleep-in duties as part of a flexible rota
Whether you're experienced, qualified, or simply passionate about supporting young people, we’d love to hear from you.
Dove is a place to build a career, not just start a job—many of our Operations Directors and Home Managers began as Support Workers, progressing through ongoing training and development.
All of our inspected homes are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, and we’re proud of our passionate, ambitious teams and our commitment to positive outcomes.
As part of the team, you could be:
- Biking or hiking the Pennines
- Taking trips to cinemas or theme parks
- Or simply providing a safe, stable home where young people can thrive
See what it’s like to work with us: dovecareers
- A genuine desire to support and engage with young people
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-in shifts
- Prior experience in care is welcome but not essential — we’ll train you!
Dove Adolescent Services is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible individuals, regardless of background. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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First seen
12 September 2026
Last checked
22 September 2026
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