Childrens Residential Support Worker

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

Job summary

A children's care organization located in Kendal, England, is seeking a Children's Residential Support Worker. The role involves supporting young people's social, emotional, and mental health needs. Responsibilities include ensuring smooth daily routines, assisting with homework, and facilitating engaging activities. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and a full UK driving license. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including holiday allowances and performance bonuses.

Benefits

£1,400 attendance allowance

Paid sleep-ins

7 weeks holiday plus flexible options

Well-being support

Meals provided during working hours

Friend referral scheme offering £1,000

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.
• Ability to manage challenging situations effectively.
• Genuine care for young people and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the daily routine runs smoothly for residents.
• Assist with homework and daily preparation.
• Plan and facilitate engaging activities.
• Support young people's individual needs and guide them.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Strong team spirit

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Children's Residential Support Worker

Location: Kendal, England
Salary: £29,034 – £35,400 (base) with up to £40,640 including bonuses for good attendance and up to 4 sleep‑ins per month
Type: Full Time
Posted by: Witherslack Group
Posted: Monday, 1 December 2025

Working in our children’s homes means being part of a young person’s day‑to‑day life, supporting their social, emotional and mental health needs and helping them to become well‑rounded adults.

Responsibilities
• Ensure the daily routine runs smoothly and the residents are ready for school and other activities. • Assist with homework, daily preparation and paperwork. • Plan and facilitate engaging activities, both daytime and evenings/wkends (e.g., Xbox, sports, film nights, go‑karting, etc.). • Support each young person’s individual needs, personality and potential, guiding them toward a positive future. • Maintain a safe, caring, and supportive environment for all residents.

What we do for you

• £29,034 – £35,400 base salary, with performance bonuses and a £1,400 attendance allowance.
• Up to 4 paid sleep‑ins per month (approx. £3,840 per year).
• Full 4‑week induction on our Care Academy.
• 7 weeks holiday plus flexible holiday options.
• Progression opportunities: many team leaders and managers recruited from within; Aspire future managers programme.
• Flexible benefits package (holiday allowance, pension, life insurance).
• Well‑being support, employee assistance, medical cover (optician/dentist), and high‑street discounts.
• Meals provided during working hours.
• Modern, well‑furnished working environments.
• Friend referral scheme offering £1,000 each time.

Qualifications and attributes

• Can‑do attitude and strong team spirit.
• Honesty, empathy and genuine care for both young people and colleagues.
• Resilience to manage challenging situations.
• Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) preferred; we provide funding and support for those who do not yet hold this qualification.

Additional information

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and will make necessary adjustments to support applicants throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by the Group) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Reference: JS25362_JR103375
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