Residential Childcare Worker — Build Futures & Support

Witherslack Group; Rugby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid for by us

7 weeks' holiday

Career development

Health and wellbeing

Meals at work

Recommend a Friend bonus

Job summary

Witherslack Group in Rugby seeks a Children's Residential Support Worker to help create a safe, nurturing home where young people can build confidence, develop independence and look towards their future.

You’ll begin with four weeks at our Care Academy before settling fully into the home. The role involves evenings, weekends and sleep-ins, with a base salary and additional allowances; the organization supports development, DBS coverage, and a flexible benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience with children and young people is valuable, but we’re also interested in the person you’ll be in the home: listening, staying calm, building trust, teamwork and showing up.
• You’ll begin with four weeks at our Care Academy, learning from experienced Witherslack Group professionals before settling fully into the home. If you don’t already hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we’ll support you to achieve it.
• Salary details: base salary provided with additional allowances and sleep-ins as indicated in the posting.

Responsibilities

• School runs, cooking together, homework, appointments, activities and celebrations form part of the routine.
• You’ll become a key worker and a consistent presence in our young people's lives, building relationships and guiding progress.

Skills

Listening

Calm under pressure

Trust building

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Witherslack Group in Rugby seeks a Children's Residential Support Worker to help create a safe, nurturing home where young people can build confidence, develop independence and look towards their future.

You’ll begin with four weeks at our Care Academy before settling fully into the home. The role involves evenings, weekends and sleep-ins, with a base salary and additional allowances; the organization supports development, DBS coverage, and a flexible benefits package.