Dove Adolescent Services

24/07/2026

We’re looking for Residential Childcare Support Workers in Yorkshire. ✨

➡️ Salary: Up to £32,755 with sleep in shifts

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At Dove Adolescent Services, we provide safe, nurturing homes for young people aged 8–18, helping them build emotional resilience, positive relationships, and the skills they need for adulthood.

We’re recruiting Residential Childcare Support Workers across Yorkshire to support young people with personalised care, structure, and meaningful experiences.

What We Offer:
Full training and support to gain your Level 3 Diploma in Childcare or Level 4 Apprenticeship
£45 per sleep-in shift (average 8–10 per month)
Pension scheme
Employee discounts at over 740 retailers
Refer-a-Friend bonus - £500 for every successful referral
Childcare voucher scheme
Holiday pay and meals included on shift
Be part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK’s leading children’s services groups

06/03/2026

Today is Staff Appreciation Day across our whole community, making it the perfect opportunity to remind our incredible colleagues just how much we appreciate everything they do - for our children, young people, families, and each other.

Our teams across all of our homes do far more than a job. They create opportunities, champion ambitions, and help children and young people reach their full potential. The commitment and dedication they show every single day makes a real, lasting difference to so many lives.
We are exceptionally proud of and incredibly fortunate to have such a remarkable, inspirational team.

Genuinely, thank you. Today, and every day🌟

09/06/2025

We’re absolutely thrilled to share that our Pennine View home has once again been rated Outstanding by Ofsted for the eighth time in a row!

Since 2016, our home just outside Barnsley has continued to receive the highest possible rating, and following our latest inspection in March, we’re proud to say we’ve been rated Outstanding in all areas.

The report captured it beautifully, saying:

“Children live in a home that is full of laughter and positivity. They have strong, trusting relationships with staff. This helps children to continue to make exceptional progress in every area of their lives."

You can read the full story and the Ofsted report here:

https://www.dovecare.co.uk/full-of-laughter-and-positivity-pennine-view-celebrates-8th-outstanding-ofsted-rating/

We’re absolutely thrilled to share that Pennine View has once again been rated Outstanding by Ofsted for the eighth time in a row! Since 2016, our home just outside Barnsley has continued to receive the highest possible rating, and following our latest inspection in March, we’re proud to say we....

06/05/2025

A cool way to kick off a new chapter!🍦🍧

We were thrilled to welcome our newest team members as they began their induction training last week. To make day two extra memorable and to beat the heat on the hottest day of the year so far, we surprised everyone with a visit from an ice cream van! A small gesture to say welcome and thank you for bringing your energy and enthusiasm to the team. ☀️🎉

17/04/2025

Easter has officially arrived at our Southgate home! 🐰🌼

Home Manager, Amanda, has been busy turning the home into an eggstra special place for the weekend – full of colour, fun, and Easter cheer! The young people are loving the decorations, and even the Easter Bunny made a surprise visit, leaving treats for our amazing staff too! 💛🍫

Wishing everyone a joyful and relaxing Easter from all of us at Dove Adolescent Services.

07/03/2025

Today marks our community wide Staff Appreciation Day where we remind our exceptional team just how much we value and appreciate everything they all do for our families, children, young people and each other.

We are extremely proud of the unfailing commitment and tireless dedication every single one of the team demonstrates on a daily basis to help transform the future of our children and young people. You are all outstanding people and together make an extraordinary team!

09/01/2025

One of our children’s homes, Barwick House, has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating in its latest Ofsted inspection conducted on 12 and 13 November 2024.

This marks the third consecutive ‘Outstanding’ rating for the home, reflecting its unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care and support to children.

Read the article and full report below 👇

One of our children’s homes, Barwick House, has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection conducted on 12 and 13 November 2024.

20/12/2024

On Friday 13th December, Dove Adolescent Services’ annual Christmas party became even more special with the introduction of The Dovies Awards to celebrate the dedication, passion, and achievements of the team throughout the year.

Well done to all staff involved!

Read about the nominations and winners 👇

https://www.dovecare.co.uk/celebrating-excellence-the-dovies-awards-2024/

01/03/2024

⭐️ Today marks our community wide Staff Appreciation Day where we remind our exceptional team just how much we value and appreciate everything they all do for our families, children and young people. We are extremely proud of the dedication, unfailing commitment and tireless dedication every single one of the team demonstrates on a daily basis to help transform the future of our children and young people. You are all outstanding people and together make an extraordinary team! ⭐️

24/12/2023

Wishing all of our young people, staff and supporters a very Merry Christmas.
We look forward to continuing to care for children and young people throughout 2024, helping to tranform lives!