Childrens Residential Support Worker

Wilderness Way; Hexham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-ins accommodated

Compassionate Leave

Enhanced Sick Pay

Maternity/Paternity Pay

Medicash healthcare benefits

Job summary

Wilderness Way in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Residential Support Worker to lead care for children in a residential setting. You will build positive relationships, maintain a structured home, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to help children reach their full potential.

Candidates should have experience with children in care or related settings, a positive and resilient approach, strong communication, and a willingness to work toward a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.

Qualifications

• Experience with children, young people or vulnerable individuals in care, education, youth work or similar environments.
• Positive and resilient approach to challenging situations.
• Strong communication skills and passion for helping children reach their potential.
• Willingness to work toward a Level 3 qualification if not already held.
• Must be 21 or over due to regulatory requirements.
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship not offered.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and be comfortable driving as part of your role.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to develop others and maintain high standards of care.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children.
• Create a safe, structured home environment and support wellbeing.
• Support education, health and wellbeing and access to opportunities.
• Collaborate with Managers, Therapists, Outdoor Specialists and MDTs to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Resilience

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

One day you might be helping a young person prepare for school. The next, you'll be supporting an outdoor adventure, teaching life skills, celebrating achievements, cooking a favourite meal, or simply being the trusted adult they need during a difficult moment. You'll:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children.
• Create a safe, structured and nurturing home environment.
• Support children with education, health and wellbeing.
• Encourage independence, confidence and resilience.
• Help children access new experiences and opportunities.
• Support children to express their wishes, feelings and aspirations.
• Use trauma-informed approaches to support emotional wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with Managers, Therapists, Outdoor Specialists and Multi-Disciplinary Teams to help children achieve positive outcomes.

For colleagues appointed at Senior Residential Support Worker level, there will also be opportunities to mentor and support less experienced colleagues, role model best practice and help maintain high standards of care across the home.

Whether you're bringing experience from residential childcare, education, care, youth work, or you're looking for a rewarding new challenge, this is your opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children who need support, stability, and someone who believes in them.

The most important thing is your ability to lead by example, develop others and create an environment where children can thrive.

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals, whether in care, education, youth work, healthcare, support work or a similar environment.
• A positive and resilient approach.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential.
• A willingness to work towards a Level 3 qualification if you don't already hold one.
• Be 21 or over (or turning 21 soon) due to requirements within children's residential care.
• Have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we're unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and be comfortable driving as part of your role, as you'll help children access the people, opportunities and experiences that matter most to them.

For Experienced Candidates If you already hold a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and have residential childcare experience, we'll consider you for opportunities that reflect your skills and experience, including Senior Residential Support Worker positions.

• Set shift patterns including sleep-ins.
• Up to 7 weeks annual leave.
• Paid Compassionate Leave from day one.
• Enhanced Sick Pay, Maternity Pay and Paternity Pay.
• Medicash healthcare benefits, including dental and optical cashback plus 24/7 GP access.
• Life Assurance worth 2x your annual salary.
• Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• A dedicated induction and six-month welcome programme.
• Clear opportunities to progress your career with Wilderness Way.
• Discounts across gyms, retail, restaurants and more.
• £1,000 Refer a Friend bonus.
• Company pension scheme.