Impactful Children's Residential Support Specialist

WILDERNESS WAY; Kirkby Stephen; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 weeks annual leave

Compassionate Leave from day one

Medicash healthcare (dental & optical)

Life Assurance 2x salary

Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in RSC

Induction & six-month welcome program

Company pension

Refer a Friend £1,000

Job summary

Wilderness Way in the United Kingdom is recruiting Residential Support Workers to help children in care. You will build trusting relationships, create a safe home environment and support education, wellbeing and daily activities. Opportunities to progress to Senior Residential Support Worker are available.

We offer generous benefits and a clear induction programme, with sleep-ins, annual leave, compassionate leave, and pension. Applicants should be 21+ and have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals.
• Willingness to work towards a Level 3 qualification if not held.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

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 experiences and opportunities.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Driving licence

Resilience

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Wilderness Way in the United Kingdom is recruiting Residential Support Workers to help children in care. You will build trusting relationships, create a safe home environment and support education, wellbeing and daily activities. Opportunities to progress to Senior Residential Support Worker are available.

We offer generous benefits and a clear induction programme, with sleep-ins, annual leave, compassionate leave, and pension. Applicants should be 21+ and have the right to work in the UK.