Childrens Residential Support Worker

The Witherslack Group; Westbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-week Care Academy induction

7 weeks holiday

Sleep-in/attendance bonuses

Attendance allowance

Welcome & Loyalty bonuses

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

The Witherslack Group is seeking compassionate Support Workers (RSW) to join our Care Academy in Westbury. This role focuses on helping and guiding our young people with special educational needs, promoting inclusion and personal growth.

You will receive four weeks of off-the-job training with experienced WG professionals to build confidence and capability in daily care tasks. As an inclusive employer, we offer a supportive environment, DBS coverage, and ongoing development opportunities while

Qualifications

• A can-do attitude and team player mindset are essential.
• Honesty and empathy are crucial when supporting our young people.
• Resilience is needed to handle challenging situations.
• A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months is required.
• If you don't have Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), WG will fund your studies.

Responsibilities

• Support our young people in daily life, education, and activities within Children's Homes.
• Help create a positive environment where children can thrive and feel valued.
• Be part of a dedicated care team delivering high-quality residential care.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Team player

Empathy

Flexible & adaptable

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

• 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 are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the 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.

Westbury, England – £29,992 – £36,568 Full Time

Posted by: Witherslack Group

Posted: Saturday, 7 November 2026

£37,232 – £43,808 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:

• Salary: Base salary of £29,992 - £36,568
• Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you'll do up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance - assuming good attendance, £2,000 Regional Allowance, £1,000 Welcome Bonus - on completion of 6 months employment & £1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months of employment)
• Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy
• Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 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
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time

Bring your whole-self to work