Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Witherslack Group; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in England seeks enthusiastic Residential Support Workers to support young individuals in children's homes. The role involves providing compassionate care, ensuring operational excellence, and inspiring colleagues while making a meaningful difference in young people's lives. Competitive salary and a robust benefits package are offered, including extensive training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonuses for sleep-ins

7 weeks’ holiday

Flexible benefits package

Wellbeing tools

Medical cover and discounts

Meals provided at work

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Ability to deal with challenging situations effectively.
• Compassionate and able to build relationships with young people.
• Experience or willingness to engage in training programs.

Responsibilities

• Care for young people on a day-to-day basis.
• Support the staff team and ensure smooth operations.
• Lead and inspire colleagues.

Skills

Team player attitude

Honesty

Empathy

Resilience

Full UK driving licence (12 months)

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

£36,231 - £40,640 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep ins per month

Role overview

Working in our Children’s Homes means being part of a young person’s day-to-day life, supporting high and low moments. Our shift leaders enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well-rounded adults. There will be challenges, but there are small moments that feel like huge victories.

Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. Our aim is to create the best possible outcomes for the young people in our care. Our shift leaders are fulfilled by the idea of making positive changes in our young people.

Responsibilities

You’ll be part of taking care of our young people day to day, ensuring things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. As a shift leader you will support the staff team and ensure the home operates to high standards, prepared to deputise for the Team Leader. You’ll relate to and build relationships with our young people. You’ll be compassionate, emotionally resilient, and supportive, and you’ll provide leadership that inspires your colleagues.

What we do for you

We offer the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. You’ll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of our young people. Benefits include:

• Salary: Base salary of £30,991 - £35,400
• Bonuses: Up to 4 sleep ins per month, paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance – assuming good attendance
• Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy
• Holiday: 7 weeks’ holiday
• Progression: Most team leaders and managers have been promoted from within; Aspire future managers programme
• Flexible benefits package: adjust your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance
• Wellbeing: wellbeing tools and employee assistance
• Medical cover and discounts
• Meals provided at work
• Beautiful working environments with facilities
• A recommend-a-friend scheme with £1,000 bonus

Bring your whole-self to work

We celebrate everyone’s differences. Our young people come from diverse backgrounds and needs, and our workforce reflects that diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. If you need adjustments during recruitment or in the workplace, we’ll support you.

• A ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who helps others
• Honesty and empathy are essential
• Resilience to deal with challenging situations
• A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months
• If you don’t have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we’ll pay for you to study and support you

You’ll start life as an RSW by joining our Care Academy – 4 weeks of off-the-job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people.

Join the UK’s best special education and care provider

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For a full job description and person specification, please view the posting.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

Children’s Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH