CHILDREN’S RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER
Location: Sheffield
Expected annual earnings: Starting at £32,550–£33,038, rising to £34,013–£34,500 after two years (+75p per hour), plus overtime
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Contracted hours: 162.5 hours per month
START OR DEVELOP YOUR CAREER IN CHILDREN’S RESIDENTIAL CARE
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people?
West Valley Home is looking for caring, resilient and committed Residential Support Workers to join our children’s home in Sheffield.
Whether you already have experience and a Level 3 qualification or are looking to begin a career in children’s residential care, we offer funded training, recognised qualifications, ongoing support and opportunities to progress into senior and management positions.
This is more than a care role. You will become an important and consistent person in a young person’s life, helping them feel safe, develop confidence, build independence and work towards a positive future.
YOUR EARNINGS AND PAY PROGRESSION
Your starting hourly rate will be £13.00–£13.25, depending on your qualifications and experience.
Starting rate:
- Hourly rate: £13.00–£13.25
- Expected annual earnings: £32,550–£33,038
- Overtime rate: £14.00–£14.25
After one year of continuous service:
- Hourly rate: £13.25–£13.50
- Expected annual earnings: £33,038–£33,525
- Overtime rate: £14.25–£14.50
- Pay increase: 25p per hour
After two years of continuous service:
- Hourly rate: £13.75–£14.00
- Expected annual earnings: £34,013–£34,500
- Overtime rate: £14.75–£15.00
- Further pay increase: 50p per hour
- Total increase from starting rate: 75p per hour
The total service-related increase is equivalent to an additional £1,462.50 per year based on your contracted hours.
Expected annual earnings are calculated using:
- 162.5 contracted hours per month
- An average of 10 sleep-ins per month
- £60 for every completed sleep-in
Sleep-ins are paid separately at £60 per completed sleep-in and are an essential requirement of the role.
The exact number of sleep-ins may vary according to the rota and needs of the home. The annual figures therefore represent expected earnings rather than a guaranteed basic salary.
Any authorised overtime above your contracted hours will be paid at your applicable hourly rate plus an additional £1 per hour.
WHY JOIN WEST VALLEY HOME?
Benefits include:
- Clear service-based pay increases after one and two years
- Expected annual earnings rising to £34,013–£34,500 after two years
- An average of 10 paid sleep-ins per month
- £60 for every completed sleep-in
- An additional £1 per hour for authorised overtime
- A progressive pay structure based on qualifications, experience and continuous service
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing support
- Free specialised training
- Funded accredited qualifications
- Opportunities to progress into senior, Team Leader and management positions
- First access to internal vacancies as the organisation grows
- Blue Light Card access, offering potential savings with participating shops, supermarkets, restaurants, travel providers, leisure attractions and other services
- Refer-a-friend rewards of £250–£500, subject to the terms of the scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Team away days
- Free meals, snacks and drinks while on shift
- Free on-site parking
- Good public transport links
- A supportive working environment focused on staff development and wellbeing
ABOUT WEST VALLEY HOME
West Valley Home is a mixed-gender children’s home in Sheffield supporting young people aged 8–18 who may have emotional, behavioural and complex needs.
Our aim is to provide a safe, stable and nurturing home where young people receive consistent care, develop trusting relationships and are supported to achieve positive outcomes.
THE ROLE
As a Residential Support Worker, you will work as part of a supportive team to provide high-quality care, guidance and encouragement.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Building safe, trusting and professional relationships with young people
- Providing consistent care, emotional support and appropriate boundaries
- Supporting young people with education, appointments, activities and personal development
- Helping young people develop confidence, independence and essential life skills
- Organising and participating in activities, outings and positive experiences
- Supporting young people who may display distressed or challenging behaviour
- Following individual care plans, risk assessments and behaviour-support strategies
- Safeguarding young people and reporting concerns in accordance with the home’s procedures
- Completing accurate daily records, reports and handovers
- Supporting medication administration when appropriately trained and authorised
- Working positively with families, social workers, schools and other professionals
- Contributing to a safe, welcoming and nurturing home environment
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are interested in hearing from applicants who:
- Are caring, resilient, patient and able to remain calm under pressure
- Have a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people
- Can build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
- Can work reliably and effectively as part of a team
- Understand the importance of safeguarding and accurate record-keeping
- Are willing to work long shifts, weekends, bank holidays, nights and sleep-ins
- Hold a full driving licence due to the requirements of the role
A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification is preferred but not essential. If you do not hold the relevant qualification, we can support you to work towards it.
Previous experience in children’s residential care or another care environment is desirable. We will also consider applicants with transferable experience, the right values and a genuine willingness to learn.
WORKING PATTERN
West Valley Home operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The rota may include:
- 7:30AM - 11PM shifts
- Day shifts followed by paid sleep-ins
- Waking-night shifts
- Weekends and bank holidays
- Christmas and New Year
- An average of 10 sleep-ins per month
The exact number of sleep-ins may vary according to the rota. The rota is not a fixed rolling rota, but rotas will be provided in advance wherever possible.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Remote working: No
Work location: West Valley Home, Sheffield
Driving licence: A full driving licence is required
All appointments are subject to satisfactory safer-recruitment checks, including references, employment-history checks and an enhanced DBS check.
If you are ready to build a meaningful career supporting children and young people, apply today to join West Valley Home.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £32,550.00-£33,038.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid training
Application question(s):
- Have you had a safeguarding related disciplinary before?
- Are you a minimum of 23 years old? (Safeguarding Reasons)
- Do you require a sponsorship to work?
- Are you comfortable with working with children that display challenging behaviours?
Licence/Certification:
- Fully Enhanced Clean DBS (required)
- Full UK Driving Licence (required)
- DBS on the update service (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
