Children's Residential Support Worker

JR United Kingdom; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in children's care is seeking a Children's Residential Support Worker in Hinckley. This rewarding role involves supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, ensuring their daily routines and engaging them in activities. The position offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and training opportunities to develop your career in care.

Benefits

7 weeks’ holiday

Medical cover

Meals provided during shifts

Flexible benefits

Referral bonus scheme

Wellbeing tools and employee assistance

Training: Full 4-week induction

Opportunities for promotion

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license held for at least 12 months.
• Willingness to pursue Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Experience not required; focus on attitude and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Care for young people daily, ensuring routines and planning activities.
• Help with homework and complete necessary paperwork.
• Engage in fun activities during evenings and weekends.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Team spirit

Can do attitude

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

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Children's Residential Support Worker, Hinckley

Client:

Witherslack Group

Location:

Hinckley, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

25.05.2025

Expiry Date:

09.07.2025

Job Description:

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

Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s daily life, supporting them through highs and lows. Our support workers help young people regain their childhood and develop into well-rounded adults. It’s a rewarding role with challenges and small victories that make a big difference.

Our homes cater to young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, aiming for positive outcomes. Support workers are fulfilled by making small positive impacts and celebrating these moments.

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, helping with homework, completing paperwork, and planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun—playing games, sports, movies, or outings. The role is dynamic, focusing on each young person’s needs, personality, and potential, guiding them towards a positive future.

What we do for you

We recognize your efforts with a competitive salary and benefits, including:

• Base salary: £28,134 - £34,302
• Sleep ins: Up to 4 per month, paid at £80 each (~£3,840/year), plus £1,400 Attendance Allowance with good attendance
• Training: Full 4-week induction on our Care Academy
• Holiday: 7 weeks’ holiday
• Progression: Opportunities for promotion and our ‘Aspire’ future managers programme
• Flexible benefits: Adjust holiday, pension, and life insurance options
• Wellbeing tools and employee assistance
• Medical cover and high-street discounts
• Meals provided during shifts
• Modern facilities and supportive environment
• Referral bonus scheme: £1,000 per successful referral

Bring your whole self to work

We celebrate diversity, reflecting the backgrounds of the young people we support. Experience isn’t required; we look for:

• A ‘can do’ attitude and team spirit
• Honesty and empathy
• Resilience to handle challenging situations
• A full UK driving license held for at least 12 months
• If you lack a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, we’ll support your studies

You will start as an RSW after a 4-week training with our Care Academy.

Join the UK’s best special education and care provider

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare. The role requires an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and online search. We are an equal opportunities employer.

For more details, please click here for the full job description and person specification, and here for our ex-offenders policy.

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