Childrens Residential Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading special education and care provider in England is seeking a Residential Support Worker to support children with special educational needs. You will help ensure young people are ready for school, assist with homework, and provide engaging activities in a supportive environment. The position offers a base salary of £29,034 – £35,400 plus bonuses for sleep-ins and attendance. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including training, flexible benefits, and a commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Base salary £29,034 – £35,400

Bonuses for paid sleep-ins and attendance allowance

7 weeks’ holiday

Employee assistance programme

Meals provided while at work

Recommend-a-friend scheme with bonuses

Qualifications

• A can-do attitude and willingness to help others.
• Honesty and empathy are essential for supporting young people.
• Must have a full UK driving license held for at least 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Ensure young people are ready for school each day.
• Help with homework and support learning at home.
• Complete paperwork and plan daily activities.
• Provide evening and weekend activities for young people.
• Celebrate small victories in everyday life.

Skills

Team player

Empathy

Resilience

Driving license

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 deal with challenging situations.
• A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.
• If you don't have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or an equivalent qualification), we will pay for you to study and support you every step of the way.

Overview

You’ll start life as a Residential Support Worker (RSW) by joining our Care Academy – a four‑week off‑the‑job training programme with experienced W&G professionals. You will feel confident and ready to support our young people.

We are at Witherslack Group, the UK’s best special education and care provider. Inclusion is part of who we are; we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and truly belongs. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we embrace individuality and champion differences – especially when it comes to neuro‑diversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives 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.

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

• Ensure young people are up and ready for school each day.
• Help with homework and support learning at home.
• Complete paperwork and plan daily activities.
• Provide evening and weekend activities – from gaming and football to film days or go‑karting.
• Be there for the highs and lows of everyday life and celebrate small victories.

Benefits

• Salary: Base salary £29,034 – £35,400.
• Bonuses: Up to four paid sleep‑ins per month (£80 per sleep) and an attendance allowance of £1,400 (subject to good attendance).
• Training: A full four‑week induction on our Care Academy.
• Holiday: 7 weeks’ holiday.
• Progression: Most team leaders and managers were promoted from within. Join our Aspire future managers programme.
• Flexible benefits package: Adjust holiday allowance, pension and life insurance. See details in our Benefits section.
• Wellbeing: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing tools.
• Medical cover: Claim back the cost of optician or dentist appointments and enjoy high‑street discounts.
• Meals: Provided while at work.
• Working environment: Beautiful homes with the best facilities.
• Recommend‑a‑friend scheme: £1,000 bonus for each successful referral.