Residential Therapeutic Recovery Support Worker for Youth, Wakefield

Working in Residential Childcare at Wakefield Council as a Recovery Support Worker

Working in one of Wakefield Council’s children’s homes is a chance to change lives and transform your own future. Every child deserves a safe, loving home and positive experiences that set them up for life. That’s why residential childcare is so important, and why we’re looking for people who care.

This role provides a rare opportunity to work in one of our specialist homes, working collaboratively with the NHS to deliver therapeutic, recovery-focused care for children with complex needs.

Since opening three years ago, our home has consistently been rated Outstanding by Ofsted, highlighting our strong, child-centred and therapeutic approach.

Salary for recovery workers

Inclusive of allowances and on-costs, earn up to £50,483.55.

Who we’re looking for

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from a wide variety of backgrounds. However, due to the nature of this particular role, it is an occupational requirement for applicants to be male.

You don’t need a degree or formal qualifications to start. We welcome people from all walks of life who are:

• Warm, nurturing, and emotionally intelligent
• Enthusiastic and self‑motivated with good communication skills
• Great at building trusting relationships
• Resilient and committed to making a difference
• Equipped with transferable skills from other careers or life experiences

Key responsibilities

• Work with and support children and young people aged between 9 and 17 years of age.

Benefits

• Weekend Allowance
• Shift allowance
• Enhanced Bank holiday and weekend pay
• Generous annual leave entitlement (28 days plus bank holidays, rising with service)
• Competitive salary with yearly increments
• Funding for Diploma level 4 apprenticeship
• Employee Assisted Programme
• Access to OHU
• Blue Light Card for discounts across retail, leisure and travel
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions
• Essential car user allowance (where applicable)
• Excellent commuter links across Yorkshire

Training and development

• Level 3 Diploma / Level 4 Apprenticeship in Residential Childcare
• Mandatory and specialist training tailored to your role
• Access to fully funded Social Worker Apprenticeships for internal candidates