Children's Residential Support Worker

The Witherslack Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist children's care provider in Cardiff is looking for a Children's Residential Support Worker. You'll support young people in their daily lives, helping them to grow and thrive in a nurturing environment. This rewarding role includes facilitating educational activities, participation in fun leisure activities, and providing emotional support. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is preferred but not essential, as training will be provided. Enjoy an excellent benefits package along with a salary ranging from £29,034 to £35,400.

Benefits

Base salary of £29,034 – £35,400

Up to £3,840 per year from sleep-ins

7 weeks' holiday

Flexible benefits package

Medical cover

Meals provided while at work

Qualifications

• A 'can do' attitude and a willingness to help others.
• Honesty and empathy toward young people.
• Ability to deal with challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in their day-to-day life.
• Enable young people to achieve a positive future.
• Engage in fun activities during evenings and weekends.

Skills

Team player

Empathy

Resilience

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Qualifications

• A 'can do' attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
• We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must
• The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations
• A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months
• If you don't have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we'll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way.

About Witherslack Group

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference‑ especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Responsibilities

Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day-to-day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our support workers enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well‑rounded adults – an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Check out this video on what life as a Children's Residential Support Worker is like. You'll take care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. This involves making sure they are up and ready for school, helping with homework, completing paperwork and planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun, whether that's playing on the Xbox, a game of football, having a film day or going go‑karting – not a bad way to spend your day at work! Working here is never dull, and the work really matters. It's about tapping into each young person's needs, personality and potential – and guiding them toward a positive future. We know you're going to do great things.

Benefits

• Salary: Base salary of £29,034 – £35,400
• Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you'll do up to 4 sleep‑ins per month, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance – assuming good attendance
• Training: A full 4‑week induction on our Care Academy
• Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday
• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group – plus you could join our 'Aspire' future managers programme
• Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits here
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an optician or dentist appointment and a host of high‑street discounts
• Meals provided while you're at work
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our homes here
• A recommend‑a‑friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time

Bring your whole self to work

Bring your whole-self to work