Children's Residential Support Worker
Legacy Estate Homes is excited to welcome dedicated and child-focused individuals to join our growing team as Residential Support Workers in our brand-new home located in Doncaster. This is an incredible opportunity to become part of our journey as we create a warm, nurturing, and life-changing environment for children and young people.
Our home supports up to three young people, allowing us to provide truly personalised care, attention, and positive outcomes.
Why Legacy Estate Homes?
At Legacy Estate Homes, we pride ourselves on being a place where staff can grow, develop, and build meaningful careers. We invest heavily in training, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development.
All new team members are supported from day one, with structured guidance and—after six months of continuous employment—full enrolment onto the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, fully funded by us.
Hours & Pay
This is a permanent, employed position, averaging 155–165 hours per month on a rolling rota.
Sleep-in duties are required.
Sleep-in allowance: £50.00 per night.
What We’re Looking For
We want individuals who can bring warmth, patience, emotional resilience, and passion into our home. Our children need adults who can guide them through life’s challenges, model positive behaviour, and support them in developing independence.
Essential Skills & Qualities
• Experience working with children or young people, ideally for 12 months or more
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it)
• Understanding of emotional and behavioural needs
• Strong emotional resilience
• Flexible working ability
• Positive attitude and passion for supporting children
• Excellent communication skills
• Full UK driving licence (preferred)
Key Responsibilities
• Provide consistent care and positive role-modelling
• Support young people in achieving independence and emotional wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with external professionals
• Maintain a safe and stimulating environment
• Follow care plans and contribute to support strategies
• Promote the physical, emotional, and educational needs of each young person
Employee Benefits
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Additional paid day of annual leave after 12 months’ perfect attendance
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support
• Training, development, and progression opportunities
Safer Recruitment
An Enhanced DBS and full reference checks will be required. Due to the nature of these checks, the recruitment process may take additional time.
Equal Opportunities
Legacy Estate Homes promotes equal opportunities and challenges discrimination based on race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic
