Childrens Residential Support Worker (Bank)

Wilderness Way; Penrith; On-site; GBP 1,378,000 - 1,929,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Training and development

Job summary

Wilderness Way is seeking caring individuals to join our team on a bank basis in Penrith. You will provide compassionate care for children with emotional, social, or behavioural challenges and support their personal growth through activities and tailored care.

Roles offer flexible shifts, including day, night, and sleep-ins, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding. A full UK manual driving licence is essential, and DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and complete required qualifications.
• Ability to safeguard and deliver safe, high-quality care.
• Experience or desire to work with children facing challenges is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care for children with emotional, social, or behavioural challenges.
• Support personal growth through activities, education, and tailored care.
• Work flexible shifts, including day, night, and sleep-ins, to create a safe and nurturing environment.
• Be a positive role model, empowering children to shape their own future.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Energy

Team player

Job description

Company:

Wilderness Way

Location:

Penrith , CA10

Country:

United Kingdom

Job Type:

Contract

Job Description

Empower Children’s Lives, One Shift at a Time!

Looking for a role that’s as flexible as you are? At Wilderness Way, we’re on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our team ason a bank basis. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of children and young people, we want to hear from you!

The Role:

What You'll Do:

• Provide compassionate care for children with emotional, social, or behavioural challenges.
• Support personal growth through activities, education, and tailored care.
• Work flexible shifts, including day, night, and sleep-ins, to create a safe and nurturing environment.
• Be a positive role model, empowering children to shape their own future.

Why You?

• You bring energy, resilience, and empathy to everything you do.
• You thrive in a team and are committed to helping children achieve their potential.
• You understand the importance of safeguarding and delivering exceptional care.

What We’re Looking For

• Essential: A willingness to learn, grow, and complete necessary qualifications.
• Essential: A full UK manual driving licence.
• Desirable: Experience in residential care or working with children facing challenges.

What You’ll Get

• Flexible hours to fit your life.
• A chance to truly impact lives.
• Training and development opportunities to boost your career.

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland as we follow safer recruitment processes. Proof of identity will also be required. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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