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

Suitable Backgrounds May Include:

• Residential Support Worker
• Children’s Support Worker
• SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
• Behaviour Support Worker
• Youth Worker
• Learning Support Assistant
• Care Worker – Children & Young People
• Education Support Worker

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.