Children's Residential Support Worker

WG060 Witherslack Group Ltd; Elmbank; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider is seeking a Children's Residential Support Worker to engage with young people and support their daily routines. This rewarding role involves both challenges and victories, with a focus on positive development in their lives through varied activities and emotional support.

Benefits

7 weeks’ holiday

Training provided with a 4-week induction

Career progression opportunities

Meals provided during shifts

Wellbeing support and medical discounts

Referral bonus scheme of £1,000

Flexible benefits options

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license held for at least 12 months.
• Honesty and empathy required.
• Support for study provided if lacking Level 3 Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily routines are maintained, assisting with homework.
• Engage in evening and weekend activities.
• Support emotional well-being of young people.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team spirit

Resilience

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Children's Residential Support Worker

Apply locations: Stockton-on-Tees | Full time | Posted Yesterday | End Date: July 7, 2025 (26 days left to apply) | Job requisition id: JR102326

Salary: £31,294 - £37,462 assuming good attendance and 1-2 sleep ins per month

Role Overview

Working in our Children’s Homes involves being part of a young person’s daily life, supporting them through high and low moments. Our support workers help young people regain their childhood and develop pathways to become well-rounded adults. The role is rewarding but comes with challenges, along with small victories that make a big difference.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily routines are maintained, including preparing young people for school, assisting with homework, and planning activities.
• Engage in evening and weekend activities like gaming, sports, movies, or outings.
• Support positive development and emotional well-being of young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Benefits

• Salary: Base salary of £28,134 - £34,302
• Sleep ins: Up to 4 per month, paid at £80 each
• Bonuses: £1,400 Attendance Allowance, £1,000 Welcome Bonus (post-probation), £1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months)
• Training: 4-week induction on our Care Academy
• Holiday: 7 weeks’ holiday
• Career progression: Opportunities for promotion and management training
• Flexible benefits: Adjust holiday, pension, and insurance options
• Wellbeing support and medical discounts
• Meals provided during shifts
• Modern facilities and supportive environment
• Referral bonus scheme: £1,000 per successful referral

Candidate Qualities

• Positive attitude and team spirit
• Honesty and empathy
• Resilience in challenging situations
• Full UK driving license (held for at least 12 months)
• If lacking Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, support for study will be provided

Training & Entry

Start as a Residential Support Worker with a 4-week off-the-job training program at our Care Academy.

About Us

We are the UK’s highest Ofsted-rated provider for special education and care, dedicated to making positive impacts on young lives. Our mission is to lead in providing specialist education and care for children with diverse needs.

Our commitment to safeguarding is paramount; this role requires an enhanced DBS check, which we cover. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

For more details, please see the full job description and person specification [here].

Learn about our ex-offenders policy [here].

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