Residential Support Worker: Transform Kids' Futures

WILDERNESS WAY; Appleby-in-Westmorland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-ins

Up to 7 weeks annual leave

Compassionate Leave from day one

Medicash health benefits

Life Assurance 2x salary

Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Resid.

Pension scheme

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Wilderness Way is searching for a dedicated Residential Support Worker to help transform children’s lives in a supportive home setting. You will build trusted relationships, assist with daily routines, education, health and wellbeing, and promote independence through experiences and safeguarding practices.

The role offers opportunities for progression to Senior Residential Support Worker, with a commitment to safeguarding and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or vulnerable individuals in care, education, or youth work.
• Positive, resilient attitude and ability to build trust.
• Willingness to work toward Level 3 qualification if not held.
• Must be 21+ and have the 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 multidisciplinary teams to help children achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Experience with children

Strong communication

Trauma-informed approach

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Wilderness Way is searching for a dedicated Residential Support Worker to help transform children’s lives in a supportive home setting. You will build trusted relationships, assist with daily routines, education, health and wellbeing, and promote independence through experiences and safeguarding practices.

The role offers opportunities for progression to Senior Residential Support Worker, with a commitment to safeguarding and ongoing training.