Children's Residential Support Worker

Witherslack Group; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading special education and care provider as a Children's Residential Support Worker in Carnforth. In this rewarding role, you'll support young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, helping them regain their childhood and build pathways to adulthood. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and opportunities for progression. A positive attitude, empathy, and resilience are essential, with support for obtaining necessary qualifications. Make a difference in young people's lives while enjoying a fulfilling career.

Benefits

7 weeks’ holiday annually

Full 4-week induction on our Care Academy

Access to wellbeing tools and employee assistance

Medical cover for opticians and dentists

Meals provided during shifts

£1,000 referral bonus for each successful referral

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license held for at least 12 months.
• Support studies for Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare if lacking.

Responsibilities

• Care for young people daily, ensuring routines are followed.
• Help with morning routines, homework, and planning activities.
• Guide young people toward a positive future.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team spirit

Honesty

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

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Children's Residential Support Worker

Apply locations Carnforth | Time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted 11 Days Ago | End Date: June 5, 2025 (16 days left to apply) | Job requisition id: JR102123

£33,374 - £39,542 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep ins per month

Those huge small victories

Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day-to-day life. This involves supporting them through their highs and lows. Our support workers help young people regain their childhood and build pathways to become well-rounded adults. It’s a rewarding role with challenges and small victories along the way.

Our homes support young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, aiming for the best outcomes. Support workers find fulfillment in making small positive changes, celebrating the little things.

Check out this video on what life as a Children's Residential Support Worker is like.

Get out what you put in

You’ll care for young people daily, ensuring routines are followed, and creating lasting memories. Tasks include helping with morning routines, homework, paperwork, and planning activities. Evenings and weekends involve fun activities like gaming, sports, movies, or outings. Your work will involve understanding each young person’s needs, personality, and potential, guiding them toward a positive future.

What we do for you

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Salary: Base salary of £28,134 - £34,302
• Bonuses: Up to 4 sleep-ins per month paid at £80 each (approx. £3,840/year), plus a £1,400 Attendance Allowance for good attendance
• Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy
• Holiday: 7 weeks’ holiday annually
• Progression: Opportunities for promotion and our ‘Aspire’ future managers programme
• Flexible benefits: Adjust holiday, pension, and insurance options; see our benefits here
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing tools and employee assistance
• Medical cover: Reimbursements for opticians, dentists, and discounts
• Meals: Provided during shifts
• Facilities: Modern working environments
• Referral bonus: £1,000 for each successful referral

Bring your whole self to work

We celebrate diversity at Witherslack Group. Our workforce reflects the diverse backgrounds of our young people. No experience is necessary, but we look for:

• A positive attitude and team spirit
• Honesty and empathy
• Resilience to handle challenging situations
• A full UK driving license held for at least 12 months
• If lacking a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we will support your studies

Start as a Residential Support Worker with our 4-week ‘Care Academy’ training, preparing you to support young people confidently.

Join the UK’s leading special education and care provider

Our young people deserve the best, and so do our teams. We offer meaningful careers in a purpose-led environment where you can be yourself.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming all applications.

For full job description and person specification, please click here.

To view our ex-offenders policy, click here.

Keywords: Children’s Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Career, Working with Children, SEMH

About Witherslack

We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider for special education and care. Our teams aim to make positive changes in young people’s lives, celebrating small victories that add up to big differences. We work with children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, communication difficulties, ADHD, or complex learning needs. We pride ourselves on our integrated approach and excellent environments.