Residential Childcare Leader: Transform Young Lives

Pharmacyupdate; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-ins

Up to 7 weeks annual leave

Compassionate Leave

Medicash healthcare

Life Assurance 2x salary

Fully funded Level 3 Diploma

Company pension

Career progression

Induction and welcome programme

Discounts across gyms and more

1,000 Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Wilderness Way is hiring a Residential Support Worker to help children feel safe, valued and supported in a nurturing home environment. The role involves building trust, supporting education and wellbeing, and promoting independence.

The position may lead to Senior Residential Support Worker for experienced candidates, with strong progression opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. We welcome applications from individuals with experience in care, education or youth work, who are

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or vulnerable individuals.
• Positive and resilient approach.
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 qualification if you don’t already hold one.
• Be 21 or over and have right to work in the UK.

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.
• Collaborate with Managers, Therapists and multi-disciplinary teams to help children achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Childcare experience

Strong communication

Resilience

Positive attitude

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Wilderness Way is hiring a Residential Support Worker to help children feel safe, valued and supported in a nurturing home environment. The role involves building trust, supporting education and wellbeing, and promoting independence.

The position may lead to Senior Residential Support Worker for experienced candidates, with strong progression opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. We welcome applications from individuals with experience in care, education or youth work, who are