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Residential Support Worker

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Posted on Jun 2, 2026 by CV-Library
Ossett, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£29.1k - £30.6k Annual
Full-Time
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

Reference: 225191041

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Residential Support Worker

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Posted on Jun 2, 2026 by CV-Library

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Ossett, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£29.1k - £30.6k Annual
Full-Time
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
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