Children's Residential Support Worker

Witherslack Group; Winsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry leader in special education and care as a Residential Support Worker. This rewarding role involves supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, helping them regain their childhood and achieve their potential. With a focus on creating positive experiences, you'll engage in meaningful activities that make a difference in their lives. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and a supportive environment that values diversity and personal growth. This is your chance to be part of a team that truly cares about making a positive impact.

Benefits

7 weeks’ holiday

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools and employee assistance programs

Medical cover for opticians and dentists

Meals provided at work

Modern working environments

Referral scheme with bonuses

Qualifications

• No experience necessary, but a positive attitude is essential.
• Support in studying for Level 3 Diploma if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Assist young people with daily routines and activities.
• Create lasting memories through fun activities and support.

Skills

Empathy

Team-oriented attitude

Resilience

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

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Full Job Description

£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 being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our support workers enable our young people to regain their childhood and create pathways to become well-rounded adults – an incredibly rewarding role. There will be challenges, but also small moments that feel like a huge small victory!

Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, aiming to create the best possible outcomes. Our support workers find fulfillment in making even the smallest 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 take care of our young people daily, ensuring things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. This includes helping with morning routines, homework, paperwork, and planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun activities like gaming, football, movie days, or go-karting. Working here is engaging and meaningful, focusing on each young person’s needs and potential, guiding them toward a positive future.

What we do for you

We believe you’ll do great things. In recognition of your hard work, 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 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: 7 weeks’ holiday
• Progression: Opportunities for promotion within the group and participation in our ‘Aspire’ future managers programme
• Flexible benefits: Options to adjust holiday, pension, and life insurance benefits
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing tools and employee assistance programs
• Medical cover: Reimbursements for opticians, dentists, and high-street discounts
• Meals: Provided while at work
• Facilities: Modern, well-equipped working environments
• Referral scheme: Earn £1,000 bonus for each friend you recommend who is hired

Bring your whole self to work

At Witherslack Group, we celebrate diversity as it enriches our team and benefits the young people we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. No experience is necessary, but we look for:

• A positive, team-oriented attitude
• 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 (or equivalent), we will support you in studying for it

You will start as a Residential Support Worker by completing our ‘Care Academy’ — 4 weeks of comprehensive training with experienced professionals to prepare you for supporting young people.

Join the UK’s leading provider in special education and care

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

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