Impactful Children’s Residential Support Worker

Wakefield Council; Wrenthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

LGPS pension

AVC scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Exercise program (12 weeks)

Job summary

Wakefield Council is seeking a suitably skilled and caring Children’s Residential Worker to support children up to 17 years old within a residential setting. You will help create a safe, nurturing environment and work closely with safeguarding teams to promote welfare.

The role offers hybrid working options and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing, with access to training and a broad benefits package. You will join a diverse, supportive team dedicated to making a real community impact.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates empathy and strong communication to build trusting relationships with children and families.
• Ability to balance care with safeguarding requirements.
• Willingness to adopt flexible shift patterns including alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support children up to 17 years of age in a residential setting.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare planning for vulnerable young people.
• Collaborate with teams to provide a stable, nurturing environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Relationship building

Resilience

Job description

Wakefield Council is seeking a suitably skilled and caring Children’s Residential Worker to support children up to 17 years old within a residential setting. You will help create a safe, nurturing environment and work closely with safeguarding teams to promote welfare.

The role offers hybrid working options and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing, with access to training and a broad benefits package. You will join a diverse, supportive team dedicated to making a real community impact.