Childrens Residential Support Worker

The Witherslack Group; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK special education and care provider is looking for Support Workers in Royal Leamington Spa. This role includes supporting young people in a nurturing environment, with a strong emphasis on empathy and resilience. The position offers a base salary of £29,034–£35,400, plus additional sleep-in bonuses. Applicants should have a can-do attitude and a full UK driving licence. Enjoy a progressive career with various benefits including generous holiday allowance and training programs.

Benefits

Salary range of £29,034 – £35,400

Bonuses for sleep-ins

7 weeks’ holiday

Career development programs

Flexible benefits package

Wellbeing support tools

Medical cover for appointments

Meals provided during work hours

Beautiful working environments

Recommend a friend scheme with bonuses

Qualifications

• Must be a team player willing to support others.
• Honesty and empathy are essential in this role.
• Ability to handle challenging situations with resilience.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in daily activities and routines.
• Create positive experiences and lasting memories.
• Help with schooling and planning recreational activities.

Skills

Can do attitude - team player

Honesty and empathy

Resilience

Full UK driving licence (held for at least 12 months)

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 be able to deal with challenging situations
• A full UK driving licence which you've 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 a RSW by joining our Care Academy - 4 weeks of off-the-job training with experienced WG professionals to help you 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 that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, 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. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to 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 sections of the community.

Leamington Spa, Warwickshire – £29,034–£35,400 (Full Time) – Posted by Witherslack Group on Thursday, 8 January 2026. £34,274–£40,640 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep-ins per month.

Responsibilities

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. We take care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. This involves ensuring 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!

Benefits

• Salary: Base salary of £29,034 – £35,400
• 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: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group – plus you could join our Aspire' future managers programme
• Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits here
• Wellbeing: A host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an optician’s or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
• Meals provided while you’re at work
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our homes here
• Recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time

Bring your whole-self to work.