Childrens Residential Support Worker

The Witherslack Group; Grange-Over-Sands; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider in Grange-over-Sands is looking for a Childrens Residential Support Worker to support vulnerable young people in their daily activities. This rewarding role offers a competitive salary between £29,034 and £35,400 and includes opportunities for bonuses and a comprehensive training program. The position requires a genuine caring attitude and resilience to handle challenges, with a strong focus on creating a positive and engaging environment for the youth. Join a team dedicated to making a difference!

Benefits

Up to 7 weeks holiday

Training and development opportunities

Medical cover for dentist/optician

Staff meals provided

Beautiful working environment

£1,000 referral scheme bonus

Qualifications

• Must have a UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.
• No prior experience required, will support through training.
• Ability to handle challenging situations with empathy.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with day-to-day activities.
• Create a fun and engaging environment.
• Help with school preparation and homework.
• Ensure young people's needs and potential are met.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Resilience

Team player

Genuine care

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Childrens Residential Support Worker

Grange-over-Sands, England - £29,034 - £35,400 Full Time Posted by: Witherslack Group Posted: Sunday, 30 November 2025

£34,274 - £40,640 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 means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our support workers enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well‑rounded adults – an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory!

Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate 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 day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. This involves making sure they are up and ready for school, helping with homework, completing paperwork and planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun, whether that’s playing on the Xbox, a game of football, having a film day or going go‑karting – not a bad way to spend your day at work! Working here is never dull, and the work really matters. It’s about tapping into each young person’s needs, personality and potential – and guiding them toward a positive future.

What we do for you

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Salary: Base salary of £29,034 - £35,400
• Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you’ll do 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: Most team leaders and managers have been promoted from within; you could join our Aspire future managers programme
• Flexible benefits package: accrue and adjust holiday allowance, pension and life insurance
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover to claim back costs for optician/dentist appointments and high‑street discounts
• Meals provided while at work
• Beautiful working environments with the best facilities
• Referral scheme: £1,000 bonus for each successful referral

Bring your whole‑self to work

Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity so our teams can engage, encourage and inspire them to be themselves. You don’t need experience, but there are a few things we’ll be looking for:

• A can‑do attitude – a team player who rolls up sleeves to help others
• Genuine care for our young people and each other; honesty and empathy is a must
• Resilience to handle 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 equivalent), we’ll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way

You’ll start life as an RSW by joining our Care Academy – 4 weeks of off‑the‑job training with experienced WG professionals to feel confident and ready to support our young people.

Join the UK's best special education and care provider

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re 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 difference – especially neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences and unique strengths.

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 adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we better support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow and be their authentic self.

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 sectors of the community.