Childrens Residential Support Worker (Bank)

WILDERNESS WAY; Penrith; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Training and development opportunities

Make a difference

Job summary

Wilderness Way in Penrith (UK) is seeking compassionate care workers on a bank basis to support children and young people with emotional, social, or behavioural challenges. Roles involve flexible shifts and safeguarding responsibilities to maintain a safe, nurturing environment.

You will contribute to personal growth through activities and tailored care and have opportunities for training and development while making a meaningful difference in young lives.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and complete required qualifications.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Experience in residential care or working with children facing challenges.

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

Energy

Resilience

Empathy

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

Care qualifications

Tools

UK driving licence (manual)

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 as on 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.
• Essential: 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.