Empowering Children's Residential Support Worker

Pharmacyupdate; Winskill; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Set shift patterns including sleep-ins

Up to 7 weeks annual leave

Paid Compassionate Leave from day one

Enhanced Sick Pay, Maternity Pay and P

Medicash healthcare benefits

Life Assurance worth 2x salary

Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in RCH

Induction and six-month welcome

Career progression opportunities

Discounts across gyms, retail, etc.

1,000 Refer a Friend bonus

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Wilderness Way in the United Kingdom is seeking a Residential Support Worker to help children feel safe, valued and supported within a caring home environment. You will build positive relationships, support education and wellbeing, and encourage independence and resilience while guiding young people through daily activities and new experiences.

Applicants from care, education or youth work are welcome; Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is funded, with clear progression paths, paid leave

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals.
• Be 21 or over due to requirements within children's residential care.
• Have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship not offered.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and be comfortable driving as part of your role.
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children.
• Create a safe, structured and nurturing home environment.
• Support children with education, health and wellbeing.
• Encourage independence, confidence and resilience.
• Help children access new experiences and opportunities.
• Support children to express their wishes, feelings and aspirations.
• Use trauma-informed approaches to support emotional wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with Managers, Therapists, Outdoor Specialists and MDTs to help children achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Positive and resilient attitude

Willingness to obtain Level 3

Driving licence (UK)

Education

Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare

Job description

Wilderness Way in the United Kingdom is seeking a Residential Support Worker to help children feel safe, valued and supported within a caring home environment. You will build positive relationships, support education and wellbeing, and encourage independence and resilience while guiding young people through daily activities and new experiences.

Applicants from care, education or youth work are welcome; Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is funded, with clear progression paths, paid leave